Prehnite finger cast after Anhydrite with Calcite wire Augelite is not seen often

Augelite is not seen often in any format from any locality

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

the glowing reddish-umber color of the crystal looks beautiful (even without backlighting)

and specimen value is second

Prehnite finger cast after Anhydrite with Calcite wire Augelite is not seen oftenA 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