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Magnetite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

 
Magnetite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

Magnetite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 30375
Mineral:Magnetite
Locality:Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey
Description:Sparkling cluster of dark metallic, octahedral magnetite crystals on diabase matrix. Magnetite from Snake Hill is the best found in New Jersey and sought-after by collectors. The New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) now cuts through the side of Snake Hill.
Overall Size:10x4x2 cm
Crystals:.5-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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