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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 52260
Mineral:Natrolite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Basalt matrix coated on one face with many translucent white natrolite crystals up to 8 mm long. These natrolite crystals are about 0.8 mm thick (thicker than the usual acicular crystals found at this quarry). The crystal terminations have glassy faces. Ex. John Geiges collection #740: ex. J. Betts #13722; collected in July 2001
Overall Size:4.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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