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Chalcocite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Chalcocite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 10161
Mineral:Chalcocite
Locality:Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:A hard to find specimen of one of the most sought-after NJ minerals: crystallized chalcocite in complex crystals to 5 mm in pod of white calcite. The calcite has been etched to expose the chalcocite. With old label from L. Conklin.
Overall Size:6x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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