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Calcite (twinned crystals) from construction site in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from construction site in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey

Calcite (twinned crystals) from construction site in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey

Calcite (twinned crystals) from construction site in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey

Calcite (twinned crystals) from construction site in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey

Calcite (twinned crystals) from construction site in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey

Calcite (twinned crystals) from construction site in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 50889
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:construction site in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey
Description:Classic specimen from a one-time find of twinned translucent yellow calcite crystals with complex surfaces composed of many smaller parallel crystal faces. Though labeled as from Bergen Hill, this was from the Palisades Sill at a construction site. Ex. John Geiges collection #1195; ex. Bob Jenkins #9007
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm
Crystals:3-70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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