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Calcite (butterfly-twins) on Quartz from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Calcite (butterfly-twins) on Quartz from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Calcite (butterfly-twins) on Quartz from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Calcite (butterfly-twins) on Quartz from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Calcite (butterfly-twins) on Quartz from Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 63057
Mineral:Calcite (butterfly-twins) on Quartz
Locality:Lower New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Two pairs of butterfly-twinned transparent colorless calcite crystals to 13 mm on lustrous transparent colorless quartz crystals to 2 mm. The twinned calcite crystals have satin-like surfaces making them difficult to photograph — must see in person. Ex. John Kohnowich collection #1
Overall Size:9.5x5.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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