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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 15560
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Excellent specimen of translucent yellow calcite crystals in a very clean cluster. The calcite fluoresces blue-white under UV illumination. A very good specimen for the locality - all crystals complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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