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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 80203
Mineral:Brucite var. Nemalite
Locality:Castle Point (Stevens Bluff), Hoboken, (west shore of Hudson River opposite NYC) Hudson County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Brucite)
Description:Tan-to-white nemalite, the fibrous variety of the mineral brucite, with remnants of green serpentine. The fibrous structure gives the brucite a chatoyant luster. A rare specimen of brucite from the Type Locality where it was first discovered in 1821. Collected by B. Plotkin ca. 2010
Overall Size:4x1x1 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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