Bridgewater Twp., Somerset Co., New Jersey (labeled as Bound Brook – likely Chimney Rock Quarry)

7.6 x 5.3 x 2.3 cm
3 x 2.1 x 0.9 in

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Ex. S. Pullman, Ex. Mackay School of Mines

This specimen consists of a number of conjoined, parallel orientated Calcite crystals. On one side of the specimen, there are small Natorlite crystals, two larger Stilbite crystals and an unidentified druze of a an orange/brown color. On approximately half of the other side of specimen, there is a coating of coarse druze white Quartz. The Calcite has a satiny luster with smooth surfaces and is translucent. A note on the location: this is a quote from mindat.org regarding the location " All the minerals listed for Bound Brook actually occur at the Chimney Rock Quarry, the Chimney Rock Copper Mine and related, nearby prospects in the upper-most 18 inches of the Passaic formation and overlying Orange Mountain basalt. All these localities are in Bridgewater Township. "

Condition: Good

Flaws: Minor wear on edges/termination of largest Calcite crystal

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From New York, New Jersey and New England | Zeolites | Calcite | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars