| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Hornblende |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 38960 |
| Mineral: | Hornblende |
| Locality: | Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Description: | Compact vein formation of crystallized hornblende. The faces of the specimen show striated black crystals intersecting at all angles. Has a personal label from Wilcox, noted Philadelphia patron of the sciences. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #2976, presented by Col. Joseph Willcox (1829-1928) |
| Overall Size: | 8x7x6 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-10 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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