Prehnite. Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park. Passaic County. New Jersey, USA...

Description

Prehnite
Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park
Passaic County
New Jersey, USA

A superb cabinet specimen from the historic Prospect Park Quarry, this piece features a cluster of well-formed Prehnite stalactites in an attractive celadon green hue. The stalactitic forms exhibit excellent curvature and symmetry, while their micro-crystalline surfaces create a delicate, shimmering luster that enhances their sculptural appeal. Highly representative of the classic Prehnite specimens for which this New Jersey locality is known, the piece combines aesthetic charm with mineralogical significance. Fine examples from Prospect Park have become increasingly difficult to obtain since the quarry's closure, making this an excellent addition to both regional and systematic collections. This specimen is accompanied by a custom-fitted lucite base.
Measurements: 5.00 x 4.00 x 2.75 inches (12.70 x 10.16 x 6.99 cm)

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern California Collector

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Estimate: $500 - up.

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