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Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 50328
Mineral:Copper
Locality:Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Rare large specimen of metallic native copper in arborescent veins running through brown matrix. One face was sawn flat, polished, and coated to highlight the internal copper and prevent oxidation. Could be sawn into many thinner specimens. Ex. John Geiges collection #700.
Overall Size:22x10x10 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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