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

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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite and Chalcopyrite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 62013
Mineral:Calcite and Chalcopyrite
Locality:Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous translucent pale-yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals to 5 mm with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcopyrite crystals to 3.5 mm. Chalcopyrite crystals, a sulfide mineral, are uncommon at this locality. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #2553
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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