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Calcite over Stilbite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

 
Calcite over Stilbite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

Calcite over Stilbite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 52264
Mineral:Calcite over Stilbite
Locality:Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey
Description:Large translucent yellow-gray calcite crystals over a thin layer of translucent orange stilbite crystals (visible around the edges). The calcite is rhombohedral form with lustrous crystal faces that have subtle crystallization patterns on the faces. Ex. John Geiges collection
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:1-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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