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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 42495
Mineral:Apophyllite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Sparkling pink apophyllite crystals up to 13 mm across on a matrix of green quartz pseudomorphs after pectolite. Apophyllite from Millington frequently is pink when found but loses color when it dries. This specimen is still pink.
Overall Size:8x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:5-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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