Fibrous Brucite with Serpentine
Collection
Hershel Friedman
Description
Fibrous Brucite var. Nemalite from the type locality at Castle Point, Hoboken New Jersey. The matrix is composed of mottled Serpentine and Hydromagnesite. The Brucite consists of fibrous tan/brown crystals with a silky luster covering a good portion of the display face. This is old and historical material from the type locality of Brucite. Acquired from Brad Plotkin in 2012.
Locality
Castle Point, Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey
Photograph
Brad Plotkin photo
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