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Natrolite over Calcite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

 
Natrolite over Calcite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

Natrolite over Calcite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

Natrolite over Calcite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

Natrolite over Calcite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

Natrolite over Calcite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38287
Mineral:Natrolite over Calcite
Locality:Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey
Description:Vein formation with the cavity walls lined with acicular white natrolite crystals up to 25 mm long over pale-yellow calcite crystals up to 10 mm accompanied by original label from the Academy of Natural Sciences. Natrolite is not common at this site. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #22740, donated by J. F. Van Artsdalen (of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania)
Overall Size:12x8x7 cm
Crystals:3-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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