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Pyrite with minor Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Pyrite with minor Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pyrite with minor Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pyrite with minor Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pyrite with minor Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Pyrite with minor Calcite from Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 82592
Mineral:Pyrite with minor Calcite
Locality:Millington Quarry, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Large crystals (for the locality) of lustrous yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 8 mm with scattered translucent colorless calcite microcrystals on the surfaces. The pyrite crystals are cubic form, with octahedral corner faces. Pyrite was uncommon here. Ex. Miller collection T3640; ex. Betts #77625; collected 1 September 1996
Overall Size:15x13x8 mm
Crystals:micro to 8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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