Dark Red Chabazite

Dark Red Chabazite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Unusual dark-red, rhombic crystals of Chabazite up to 5 mm on a Quartz matrix. Many other small crystals of Stilbite, Quartz, and Calcite are present. Interesting color from this locality (more commonly found as pink or orange). Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #27.

Locality

Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Dimensions

3.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm.


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