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Augite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Augite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Augite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 34739
Mineral:Augite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Floater crystal (doubly-terminated crystal with no point of attachment) of dark brown augite, a mineral in the pyroxene group. One small corner is missing, all the rest undamaged. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:6x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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