Large Blocky Augite Crystal

Large Blocky Augite Crystal from Sterling Hill Mine, Odgensburg, New Jersey

Collection

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Description

A very large Augite crystal associated with Calcite in a blocky form. Not a very pretty crystal, but significant in terms of its size and crystal form. Specimen on exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Locality

Sterling Hill Mine, Odgensburg, New Jersey

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Photograph

© Hershel Friedman, All Rights Reserved.

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