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Magnetite and Chalcopyrite in Calcite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

 
Magnetite and Chalcopyrite in Calcite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

Magnetite and Chalcopyrite in Calcite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 48020
Mineral:Magnetite and Chalcopyrite in Calcite
Locality:Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous black-metallic octahedral magnetite crystals to 14 mm on edge with yellow-metallic chalcopyrite in a calcite-filled vein. The calcite was dissolved to reveal the magnetite. This was in my private collection because it was the best from the site.
Overall Size:13x6x5 cm
Crystals:3-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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