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Chalcopyrite and Calcite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

 
Chalcopyrite and Calcite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

Chalcopyrite and Calcite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 12203
Mineral:Chalcopyrite and Calcite
Locality:Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey
Description:Matrix plate completely covered with white calcite crystals. Exposed along the edges are brassy chalcopyrite crystals up to 8 mm each. The calcite could be dissolved to expose more of the chalcopyrites. Ex. Ken Hogan collection
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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