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Pseudomalachite from Schuyler Copper Mine, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey

 
Pseudomalachite from Schuyler Copper Mine, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey

Pseudomalachite from Schuyler Copper Mine, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey

Pseudomalachite from Schuyler Copper Mine, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey

Pseudomalachite from Schuyler Copper Mine, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 81393
Mineral:Pseudomalachite
Locality:Schuyler Copper Mine, North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous translucent bluish-green pseudomalachite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 1 mm diameter on greenish sandstone. Pseudomalachite is sought after from this old mine founded ca. 1715 - the first significant mine in the USA. Ex. S. Kelland collection; acquired in 2009 from H. Heitner
Overall Size:6x5.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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