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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 33513
Mineral:Pectolite, Datolite, Apophyllite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Unusual pseudomorph that formed when a rectangular anhydrite crystal was coated with green datolite, then radiating white pectolite crystals. The anhydrite dissolved away leaving a cavity where colorless apophyllite crystals formed.
Overall Size:9x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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