| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Galena in Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 21469 |
| Mineral: | Galena in Calcite |
| Locality: | Route 4 road cut west of George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Description: | Large specimen of white calcite overgrown on diabase. Scattered throughout the calcite are metallic galena crystals up to 8 mm. More galena crystals can be exposed with careful work. This specimen was discovered during the excavation for a building. Ex. J. Cilen collection #21923 |
| Overall Size: | 14x9x10 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-8 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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