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Vivianite from Deal, Monmouth County, New Jersey

 
Vivianite from Deal, Monmouth County, New Jersey

Vivianite from Deal, Monmouth County, New Jersey

Vivianite from Deal, Monmouth County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38315
Mineral:Vivianite
Locality:Deal, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Description:Irregular mass of microscopic black vivianite crystals intergrown with gray clay. The vivianite formed from the phosphates of a buried animal that failed to fossilize, but left a void for crystallization. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #24199, presented by Jas. Read
Overall Size:8x5x5 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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