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Calcite and Pyrite on Datolite pseudomorphic mold after Anhydrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Calcite and Pyrite on Datolite pseudomorphic mold after Anhydrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Calcite and Pyrite on Datolite pseudomorphic mold after Anhydrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Calcite and Pyrite on Datolite pseudomorphic mold after Anhydrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Calcite and Pyrite on Datolite pseudomorphic mold after Anhydrite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 71775
Mineral:Calcite and Pyrite on Datolite pseudomorphic mold after Anhydrite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous transparent pseudo-cubic calcite crystals to 4 mm with yellow-metallic pyrite microcrystals on pale-green datolite pseudomorphic mold after a 35 mm anhydrite crystal. Pyrite is uncommon in zeolite cavities. From my personal collection; collected May 28, 1999.
Overall Size:8x6x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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