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Aragonite pseudomorphs after Belemnites from Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey

 
Aragonite pseudomorphs after Belemnites from Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey

Aragonite pseudomorphs after Belemnites from Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey

Aragonite pseudomorphs after Belemnites from Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 38445
Mineral:Aragonite pseudomorphs after Belemnites
Locality:Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Description:Limonite matrix with fossil casts after belemnite shells that were filled with radiating aragonite crystals. The outer surface of the specimen has impressions and limonite pseudomorphs after scallop-like bivalves. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #6291, presented by N.C. Smith
Overall Size:11x9x5 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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