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Calcite from Fanwood Quarry (Weldon Quarry), Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Calcite from Fanwood Quarry (Weldon Quarry), Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey

Calcite from Fanwood Quarry (Weldon Quarry), Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 30582
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Fanwood Quarry (Weldon Quarry), Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent crystals of yellow calcite, some with a partial coating of white (quartz?) microcrystals. The calcite crystals are rhombic form with satin-like surface luster. See: Mineralization at the Fanwood & Summit Quarries in Rocks and Minerals 5-6/87
Overall Size:13x8x4 cm
Crystals:10-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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