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Calcite on Natrolite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

 
Calcite on Natrolite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

Calcite on Natrolite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

Calcite on Natrolite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite on Natrolite from Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38295
Mineral:Calcite on Natrolite
Locality:Moore's Station Quarry, 44 km northeast of Philadelphia, Mercer County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent scalenohedral golden yellow calcite crystals up to 12 mm long on acicular white natrolite crystals up to 10 mm long. The edges show the natrolite radiating crystal growth and diverging sprays. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #21732
Overall Size:14x11x3 cm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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