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Brucite from Castle Point (Stevens Bluff), Hoboken, (west shore of Hudson River opposite NYC) Hudson County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Brucite)

 
Brucite from Castle Point (Stevens Bluff), Hoboken, (west shore of Hudson River opposite NYC) Hudson County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Brucite)

Brucite from Castle Point (Stevens Bluff), Hoboken, (west shore of Hudson River opposite NYC) Hudson County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Brucite)

Brucite from Castle Point (Stevens Bluff), Hoboken, (west shore of Hudson River opposite NYC) Hudson County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Brucite)

Brucite from Castle Point (Stevens Bluff), Hoboken, (west shore of Hudson River opposite NYC) Hudson County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Brucite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 80202
Mineral:Brucite
Locality:Castle Point (Stevens Bluff), Hoboken, (west shore of Hudson River opposite NYC) Hudson County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Brucite)
Description:Blocky foliated mass of platy pale-green brucite crystals with waxy luster on the surfaces. A rare specimen of brucite from the Type Locality where it was first discovered in 1821. Collected by B. Plotkin ca. 2010
Overall Size:6.5x5x3 cm
Crystals:
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