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Calcite on Prehnite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Calcite on Prehnite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Calcite on Prehnite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Calcite on Prehnite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Calcite on Prehnite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Calcite on Prehnite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 72416
Mineral:Calcite on Prehnite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Large rhombohedral translucent pale-brown calcite crystals to 25 mm on translucent yellowish-green prehnite crystals in rounded aggregates to 4 mm with unidentified brown microcrystals in areas. The outer surfaces were sawn to reduce bulk without damage. From my personal collection; collected in 2004.
Overall Size:8.5x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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