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Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

 
Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 50176
Mineral:Copper
Locality:Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey
Description:Aesthetic formation of arborescent copper crystals that grew along the boundary between white calcite and the underlying basalt. The copper crystals are nicely exposed along the top and edges. The specimen is mounted to an acrylic stand for support. Ex. John Geiges collection #344.
Overall Size:9x4x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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