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Calcite from DiRubbo's Quarry, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York

 
Calcite from DiRubbo's Quarry, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York

Calcite from DiRubbo's Quarry, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 50188
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:DiRubbo's Quarry, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York
Description:Lustrous translucent calcite crystals lining surfaces in shallow cavities. The calcite varies from greenish to brown. Beres' catalog listed the presence of natrolite, which may be the small limonite-stained rosettes of microcrystals. Ex. Albert J. Beres collection #376
Overall Size:9x6.5x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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