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Calcite with Prehnite from Breakwater Construction Site, Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey

 
Calcite with Prehnite from Breakwater Construction Site, Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 6663
Mineral:Calcite with Prehnite
Locality:Breakwater Construction Site, Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Description:A very unusual specimen recovered during construction of white translucent calcite crystals to 3 cm with small 3 mm prehnite balls. Surface stained with limonite. Mounted in box for protection. Ex. Sahno Collection
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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