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Apophyllite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Apophyllite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

Apophyllite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 34031
Mineral:Apophyllite
Locality:Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Plate of lustrous pale-yellow apophyllite crystals with pyrite microcrystals scattered throughout. Specimens from this quarry are rare due to high security preventing local collectors from gaining access. Probably collected ca. 1960.
Overall Size:8x6x2 cm
Crystals:8-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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