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Natrolite over Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Natrolite over Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Natrolite over Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Natrolite over Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Natrolite over Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Natrolite over Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 14981
Mineral:Natrolite over Calcite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous acicular white natrolite crystals in radiating spherical aggregates to 11 mm diameter over translucent colorless calcite microcrystals in rosettes to 1 mm over greenish basalt. This quarry is now closed and reclaimed. Collected in October 2001 during MMMS field trip.
Overall Size:7.5x6x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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