Striated Uvite Crystal

Striated Uvite Crystal from Rudeville (now called Hamburg), Sussex County, New Jersey

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Doubly terminated striated triangular crystal of dark brown Uvite Tourmaline with remnants of Calcite matrix in the crevices. The corners are incomplete, undoubtedly due to incomplete extraction from the matrix, but all sides show crystal faces. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #2766; ex. Wards; ex. William H. Broadwell (1877-1947).

Locality

Rudeville (now called Hamburg), Sussex County, New Jersey

Dimensions

22 x 21 x 18 mm.


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