Calcite with Prehnite
specimen number:
4081621
location:
Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA
description:
Superb combination piece from this classic locality with lustrous scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 2.5 cm in length on a matrix of deep green lustrous translucent crystallized prehnite. In terrific condition. Previous label and data card from the collection of Mike Groben. The data card notes that this piece originally was acquired in 1942.
Size: 9.5 x 7.5 x 2.3 cm (cabinet)
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