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Spinel from Lime Crest Quarry (Limecrest), Sussex Mills, 4.5 km northwest of Sparta, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Spinel from Lime Crest Quarry (Limecrest), Sussex Mills, 4.5 km northwest of Sparta, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 30361
Mineral:Spinel
Locality:Lime Crest Quarry (Limecrest), Sussex Mills, 4.5 km northwest of Sparta, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Octahedral crystal of black spinel in white marble matrix with brown chondrodite. Spinel is rare at this location and highly sought-after by local collectors. Ex. Dr. A.J. Delario
Overall Size:3x3x2 cm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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