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Analcime with pseudomorphic cavities after Pectolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Analcime with pseudomorphic cavities after Pectolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Analcime with pseudomorphic cavities after Pectolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Analcime with pseudomorphic cavities after Pectolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Analcime with pseudomorphic cavities after Pectolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 76769
Mineral:Analcime with pseudomorphic cavities after Pectolite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Large lustrous translucent white analcime crystals to 55 mm with unusual V-shaped and concave cavities where the analcime grew over another mineral, apparently pectolite, then the pectolite dissolved. Micros of chamosite, goethite, etc. are in crevices. Collected ca. 1995.
Overall Size:55x45x40 mm
Crystals:micro to 55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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