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Chalcopyrite on Quartz with Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Chalcopyrite on Quartz with Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Chalcopyrite on Quartz with Apophyllite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 20485
Mineral:Chalcopyrite on Quartz with Apophyllite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Rounded formation of 3-4 mm quartz crystals with a complex crystal of brassy chalcopyrite 7 mm across with botryoidal black hematite. The quartz crystals are coated on alternate faces with red hematite (piezoelectric effect). Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:5.5x4x4 cm
Crystals:2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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