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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 63308
Mineral:Pectolite (pink)
Locality:State Pit, Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Radiating fibrous white pectolite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 5 mm diameter. The surfaces of the pectolite have a bright pink color. These pink pectolite specimens from Millington rank among the best of this mineral species. Ex. K. Hennig collected ca. 1996.
Overall Size:30x20x14 mm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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