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Serpentine (lapidary grade) from Lake Valhalla, Montville, Morris County, New Jersey

 
Serpentine (lapidary grade) from Lake Valhalla, Montville, Morris County, New Jersey

Serpentine (lapidary grade) from Lake Valhalla, Montville, Morris County, New Jersey

Serpentine (lapidary grade) from Lake Valhalla, Montville, Morris County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 63056
Mineral:Serpentine (lapidary grade)
Locality:Lake Valhalla, Montville, Morris County, New Jersey
Description:Large specimen of translucent yellow-green serpentine with slickensides striations on two faces. The serpentine from this locality was valued by old-time local lapidaries because it produced good cabochons when polished. The locality is long closed.
Overall Size:18x11x9 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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