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Natrolite-Mesolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Natrolite-Mesolite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 15345
Mineral:Natrolite-Mesolite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Acicular white natrolite-mesolite crystals in radiating crystal aggregates on basalt matrix. The exact determination of whether this is natrolite or mesolite requires testing. Locals generically call these natrolite, but testing often yields mesolite. Collected in October 2001.
Overall Size:12x9x9 mm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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