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Biotite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Biotite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Biotite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Biotite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Biotite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 80515
Mineral:Biotite with Calcite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Crystallized mass of platy black biotite crystals with minor white calcite that fluoresces orange under shortwave ultraviolet illumination. Biotite is uncommon at the Sterling mine. Ex. Miller #M3515
Overall Size:5x2x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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