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Pectolite pseudomorphs after Quartz with Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite pseudomorphs after Quartz with Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite pseudomorphs after Quartz with Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite pseudomorphs after Quartz with Datolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 78520
Mineral:Pectolite pseudomorphs after Quartz with Datolite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Porous white pectolite pseudomorphs after quartz crystals to 14 mm with colorless translucent datolite on the surfaces. The quartz crystallized first, then altered molecule by molecule to pectolite, maintaining the original form of the quartz. Collected 2 February 1995.
Overall Size:20x15x14 mm
Crystals:8-14 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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