Pectolite (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

The now closed Millington Quarry existed for over 100 years (it opened in 1895). Starting in the late 1970's the quarry reopened and started producing a large number of some of the most interesting and beloved specimens from this incredible quarry. This is one of the most famous trap rock quarries in New Jersey and it perhaps its greatest claim to fame are its spectacular Pectolite specimens, along with some impressive Prehnites. This particular pieces hosts several radiating spherical aggregates of pastel greenish-yellow Pectolite with minor associated Chalcopyrite. The largest "ball" measures 2.8 cm across, which is very good sized for the locality and the material in general. The key aspect of this piece is the fact that there are COMPLETE unbroken spheres, as most Pectolites you'll see from this locality are broken in some way along their edges. If you look at the reverse side of the piece, you will see a few thin bladed "casts" where previous Anhydrite crystals formed, dissolved away and left their indentations. You will not see any more of these beautiful specimens on the market anymore, so get them while you can. These are some of the finest crystallized examples of Pectolite in the world. From the collection of Brian Kosnar.