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Greenockite from Ueberroth Mine, Friedensville, Saucon Valley, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

 
Greenockite from Ueberroth Mine, Friedensville, Saucon Valley, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Greenockite from Ueberroth Mine, Friedensville, Saucon Valley, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Greenockite from Ueberroth Mine, Friedensville, Saucon Valley, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 44822
Mineral:Greenockite
Locality:Ueberroth Mine, Friedensville, Saucon Valley, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Description:Yellow-brown greenockite microcrystals completely coating one face of calcite crystals. The greenockite crystals are translucent and have silky surface luster. Ex. Henry D. Miller (1838-1919 or 1920) collection, bequeathed to the Wadsworth Atheneum in 1909; ex. Loomis-Chaffee School
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:0.1-0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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