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Pectolite, Datolite, Apophyllite-(KF) from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite, Datolite, Apophyllite-(KF) from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite, Datolite, Apophyllite-(KF) from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite, Datolite, Apophyllite-(KF) from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 33513
Mineral:Pectolite, Datolite, Apophyllite-(KF)
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Unusual pseudomorph that formed when a rectangular anhydrite crystal was coated with green datolite, then radiating white pectolite crystals. The anhydrite dissolved away leaving a cavity where colorless apophyllite crystals formed. No damage.
Overall Size:9x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from New York & New Jersey, USA > Zeolites and Associated Minerals
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