Thomsonite with Analcime

Thomsonite with Analcime from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey

Collection

Hershel Friedman

Description

An exceptional crystal cluster of Thomsonite sheaves associated with Analcime on a base of Datolite crystals. Original collection of Rock Currier. Rock's label states that he acquired this piece in 1984 from Wards when they got in an old collection. Thomsonite is an uncommon zeolite member from the traprocks of New Jersey. This is one the best Thomsonites from the area. Hershel Friedman collection and photograph.

Locality

Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic Co., New Jersey

Dimensions

11.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm.

Photograph

Hershel Friedman

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