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Pectolite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Pectolite from Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 39027
Mineral:Pectolite
Locality:Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Radiating white pectolite crystals up to 10 mm long in rounded aggregates up to 16 mm diameter lining a zeolite cavity in greenish basalt. The surfaces of the pectolite aggregates have a greenish tint. Ex. Nick Facciolla (1907-2008) collection (author of Minerals of Laurel Hill, NJ)
Overall Size:11x9x5 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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