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Calcite with linear zones of Pyrite inclusions from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

 
Calcite with linear zones of Pyrite inclusions from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

Calcite with linear zones of Pyrite inclusions from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

Calcite with linear zones of Pyrite inclusions from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

Calcite with linear zones of Pyrite inclusions from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

Calcite with linear zones of Pyrite inclusions from Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 76087
Mineral:Calcite with linear zones of Pyrite inclusions
Locality:Eastern Rock Products Quarry (Benchmark Quarry), St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York
Description:Transparent yellow calcite crystals to 34 mm in parallel orientation on sulfide matrix with dolomite crystals to 3 mm. The calcite crystals have microscopic yellow-metallic pyrite crystals included in linear zones corresponding to the calcite structure. Collected ca. 1996
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 34 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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