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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 41186
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Prospect Park Quarry, Prospect Park, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Two twinned calcite crystals with remnants of basalt on the bottom and between the crystals. The calcite is transparent and has textured crystal faces. The surfaces were cleaned with a mild acid resulting in glossy faces.
Overall Size:5.5x4x4 cm
Crystals:4-5.5 cm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from New York & New Jersey, USA > Calcite Specimens
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