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Pectolite from State Pit, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite from State Pit, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite from State Pit, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 50508
Mineral:Pectolite
Locality:State Pit, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Fibrous white pectolite crystals lining the surfaces of basalt cavity with center void that allowed complete crystal development resulting in pale-yellow hemispherical terminated aggregates to 8 mm diameter. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #756; originally acquired in 1998
Overall Size:5x4x4 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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