Calcite on Prehnite (classic locale) Cynthia Payne Coll

Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey
Miniature, 3.9 x 3.2 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 05/07/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/14/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A really cute combination from this famous extinct Trap Rock quarry. A super nifty, highly modified, calcite scalenohedron is elegantly set on the on the matrix of smaller calcites and pretty, starkly contrasting mint-green prehnites. The water-clear, colorless calcite has mostly frosted faces, BUT three narrow glass windows give a fine view into the interior. The calcite is pristine. Aesthetic, classic and very interesting combination material from the Cynthia Payne Calcite Collection. Valued at $195 by the former dealer. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!

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