Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA

Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA

Latitude: 40°55'N
Longitude: 74°10'W

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Noted for trap rock quarries which provided stone for construction purposes. See also "West Paterson." Historically, many Paterson specimens were labeled "West Paterson", because the trolley stop used by collectors taking public transportation stopped at the conveniently located "West Paterson Station".

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76 entries listed. 43 valid minerals.

Localities in this Region

USA

New Jersey
- Passaic Co.
  - Paterson

USA

New Jersey
- Passaic Co.
  - Paterson

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References

- Darton, Nelson Horatio (1882) The Mineralogical Localities In And Around New York City, And The Minerals Occurring Therein. Scientific American Supplement Vol. XIV, No. 344. New York, August 5, 1882.
- Peters, T.A.; Peters, J.J. & Weber, J. (1978) Famous Mineral localities: Paterson, New Jersey. Mineralogical Record 9: 157-166 + 171-179.

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