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Pectolite with minor Apophyllite and Pyrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Pectolite with minor Apophyllite and Pyrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite with minor Apophyllite and Pyrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite with minor Apophyllite and Pyrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite with minor Apophyllite and Pyrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite with minor Apophyllite and Pyrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pectolite with minor Apophyllite and Pyrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Pectolite with minor Apophyllite and Pyrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 76233
Mineral:Pectolite with minor Apophyllite and Pyrite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Fibrous white pectolite crystals to 11 mm with scattered microcrystals of colorless apophyllite and yellow-metallic pyrite on the terminations. The radiating structure of the pectolite crystals is visible on the edges. This quarry is closed forever. Collected by Kurt Hennig. Fluoresces yellow under longwave ultraviolet illumination
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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