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Rhodonite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Rhodonite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Rhodonite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Rhodonite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Rhodonite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 35157
Mineral:Rhodonite with Calcite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Large specimen of pink rhodonite crystalline mass on serpentine-like matrix with colorless calcite that fluoresces orange under UV illumination. The surface of the rhodonite mass shows small elongated crystals throughout. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:12x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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