Pectolite Ball Formation
Collection
Hershel Friedman
Description
An exceptionally formed ball of radiating Pectolite interconnected to another partial ball. The main crystals are beautifully perched on a matrix of Quartz crystals associated with Anhydrite casts typical of this location. The crystals have brain-like formation, and are soft to the feel. Also associated are some Chalcopyrite crystals on the rear (not visible) and a frosted Calcite crystal (visible on the top left of the picture.) Ex Eric Stanchich specimen #267, Ex B. Ackerman. Acquired from Eric Stanchich in 2016.
Locality
Upper New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Dimensions
7.5 x 7 x 6 cm.
Photograph
Hershel Friedman
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