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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 52280
Mineral:Apophyllite on Datolite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous pale-pink bladed apophyllite crystals to 4 mm in spherical aggregates to 7 mm diameter over transparent pale-green lustrous datolite crystals to 3 mm. The bladed crystal habit is uncommon for apophyllite. Ex. John Geiges collection #333
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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