Prehnite Casts Pseudo. After Anhydrite
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An old USA classic! These are rarely seen such good size and condition anymore. This outstanding old specimen of prehnite after anhydrite features beautifully formed, lustrous and translucent, bright green crystals to 4 cm in length, forming casts over voids where the anhydrite is long gone. It was collected from the Lower New Street Quarry in Patterson, New Jersey. Ex. James Zigras collection.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.9 x 7.8 x 5.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, New Jersey, Upper New Street Quarry
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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water-free CaSO4 crystals with orthorhombic cleavage, blue to lilac hues; prized for sharp forms, angelite color, and rare, unaltered specimens.Regional guide
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