Large Prehnite (classic New Jersey) Neil Foglia Coll.

Interstate 80 roadcut, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey
Large Cabinet, 15.5 x 12.8 x 8.5 cm
Start Time: 10/25/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/29/2018 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Impressive, classic and colorful large prehnite from this well-known New Jersey roadcut. Pretty mint-green, translucent, satin luster spherical aggregates of prehnite blades cover this strikikng undulating, 3-dimensional specimen. The interior is pristine on this outstanding large specimen, which has multiple display views. These were recovered in 1969-70, during Interstate 80 road construction through the First Watchung basalt. Ex Neil Foglia Collection. Dramatic and desirable older New Jersey prehnite from this locale. Seldom on the market.

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