The Braen Quarry, Haledon, Passaic County, New Jersey

摘要

After nearly 80 years in production, the Braen quarry has only recently become known as a source for fine specimens. Some of New Jersey's best quartz, stilbite and anhydrite have been recovered there, as well as the state's best examples of stellerite. Blasting will continue for approximately 14 more years. At present, the operation has moved through the extremely productive areas of the quarry and is excavating mostly barren rock. During the final years of mining, however, several buildings adjacent to the pit are scheduled to be razed to allow the removal of the underlying rock. It is expected that when the basal unit is reached again in this area, an abundance of fine mineral specimens will be uncovered. Whether the company will allow them to be salvaged at that time remains unknown. Currently, the company does not allow collecting, and all such requests will be refused. In addition, management does not tolerate trespassing, and intends to prosecute any and all trespassers.