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Analcime, Calcite


Analcime : Na2[Al2Si4O12] · 2H2O, Calcite : CaCO3

Photo Copyright © Andrew Kruegel 2007  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Locality: Upper New Street Quarry (Burger's Quarry), Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, USA
Gemmy bright red to pink hematite stained analcime crystals up to 7mm on calcite crystals to 18mm. The analcime has the richest color I have seen from this locale. Individual hematite inclusions are visible under magnification. Self collected 2007. Overall specimen size 9X3X3cm. Photographed under sunlight.

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