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Barite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

 
Barite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

Barite from Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 39075
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Laurel Hill (Snake Hill) Quarry, Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey
Description:Rare specimen of barite from the Snake Hill quarry better known for magnetite and zeolites. The barite is opaque white with pink surface coating in areas. The barite is a compact mass of bladed crystals. with lustrous edge faces on one end. Ex. Ralph Dames
Overall Size:7x4x4 cm
Crystals:2-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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