Prehnite finger cast after Anhydrite with Calcite wire and in his communication with

and in his communication with my father mentioned that “Cerite” on the piece may actually be Bastnasite

with very little luster and a somewhat stalactite-esque growth due to the way the Quartz overgrew the preexisting Laumontite

rich orange-red color

good blue-green color prismatic crystal of Amazonite with a slight "white cap" termination

This is an example of a non-pegmatite gem mineral for which many collectors probably do not have a good specimen in their collections

Prehnite finger cast after Anhydrite with Calcite wire and in his communication withA beautiful miniature sized specimen with a predominant finger shaped cast with wonderful luster, color and gemminess. The piece is associated with a pair of gemmy, white colored Calcite scalenohedra. Great quality for the material, and a worthwhile specimen from this fantastic discovery. The Prospect Park Quarry is arguably the most famous mineral producing basalt quarry in New Jersey and, for over a century, has provided collectors with impressive