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Pectolite from Erie Railroad Cut (1909), Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite from Erie Railroad Cut (1909), Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey

Pectolite from Erie Railroad Cut (1909), Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey

Pectolite from Erie Railroad Cut (1909), Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 35168
Mineral:Pectolite
Locality:Erie Railroad Cut (1909), Bergen Hill, Hudson County, New Jersey
Description:White acicular pectolite in radiating crystal aggregates over calcite and diabase from the famous Erie Cut for the new railroads out on New York City in 1909. Pectolite is not as common at this location as other zeolites. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1909
Overall Size:11x6x5 cm
Crystals:10-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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