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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 81602
Mineral:Pectolite on Datolite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous translucent white prismatic pectolite crystals to 8 mm on lustrous translucent green datolite crystals to 7 mm on gray basalt. These distinct pectolite crystals were uncommon at this quarry, where they usually formed hemispherical aggregates. Ex. Chet Lemanski (namesake of Lemanskiite) collection #2045CL..
Overall Size:10.5x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:2-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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