Object ID:
1917.8.105
Collection:
Natural History-Ladies of New London
Object Name:
Ophicalcite
Dimensions:
H-1.4 W-1.5 L-4.5 cm
Description:
A recrystallized metamorphic rock primarily composed of calcite (white mineral) and sepentine (green mineral), some black minerals are present.
Commonly formed by dedolomitization of a siliceous dolostone.
Commonly formed by dedolomitization of a siliceous dolostone.
Rock Type:
Metamorphic
Found:
Moriah, New York
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