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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 76529
Mineral:Pectolite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Fibrous white pectolite crystals in radial hemispherical formations to 15 mm across. The radial structure of the pectolite crystals is visible around the edges. The rounded surfaces of the pectolite are pink and have microscopic late growth pectolite. Two pieces were restored with glue. Collected December 1996.
Overall Size:5.5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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