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Apophyllite on Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Apophyllite on Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Apophyllite on Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Apophyllite on Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 49498
Mineral:Apophyllite on Datolite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Many lustrous rectangular colorless apophyllite crystals to 5 mm on lustrous transparent-to-translucent green datolite crystals to 12 mm with microcrystals of pyrite and goethite scattered throughout. The bottom and side were sawn to remove excess bulk.
Overall Size:8x8x8 cm
Crystals:micro to 12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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