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Diopside and Scapolite in Calcite from Route 6 Road Cut, Bear Mountain State Park, Orange County, New York

 
Diopside and Scapolite in Calcite from Route 6 Road Cut, Bear Mountain State Park, Orange County, New York

Diopside and Scapolite in Calcite from Route 6 Road Cut, Bear Mountain State Park, Orange County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 50228
Mineral:Diopside and Scapolite in Calcite
Locality:Route 6 Road Cut, Bear Mountain State Park, Orange County, New York
Description:Irregular green-black diopside crystals to 12 mm long with translucent colorless scapolite crystals to 4 mm in translucent orange calcite that was partially dissolved to expose the crystals. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #751; collected by Ex. Harold Uhlin (1914-2000) ca. 1970
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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