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Albite var. Anorthoclase and Quartz from Hartshorn Quarry, Springfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey

 
Albite var. Anorthoclase and Quartz from Hartshorn Quarry, Springfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey

Albite var. Anorthoclase and Quartz from Hartshorn Quarry, Springfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey

Albite var. Anorthoclase and Quartz from Hartshorn Quarry, Springfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38372
Mineral:Albite var. Anorthoclase and Quartz
Locality:Hartshorn Quarry, Springfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey
Description:Brown limonite-stained albite, variety anorthoclase, crystals up to 3 mm in complex aggregates over lustrous, colorless quartz crystals up to 8 mm. The quartz is most visible on the bottom where many crystals are present, with no albite overgrowth. Ex. W.S. Vaux (1811-1882) collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #18425; ex. Wards
Overall Size:10x9x7 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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