Datolite Crystal Plate

Datolite Crystal Plate from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Thin plate of botryoidal translucent green Prehnite crystals in spherical aggregates up to 3 mm diameter with translucent pale-green tabular Datolite crystals to 11 mm long. The Datolite crystals have a waxy surface luster on some faces. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #154.

Locality

New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Dimensions

7.0 x 3.5 x 1.0 cm.


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