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Incorrect Identification - Paterson, New Jersey

Posted by Bryan Davis

Bryan Davis

Incorrect Identification - Paterson, New Jersey
April 10, 2008 03:45PM

Registered: 1 year ago
Posts: 111

I believe that these two listings incorrectly identify the species as apophyllite, when they are actually calcites (pseudocubic). The crystals dont have the typical flat corners or layered appearance that apophyllites from this area do. I dont mean to nitpick, but I believe this may be a common mistake and people coming to this site to help them identify their specimen may be misled. Any comments?

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Everett Harrington

Re: Incorrect Identification - Paterson, New Jersey
April 10, 2008 06:05PM

Registered: 2 years ago
Posts: 165

I agree....calcite as well, Maybe Eric Stanchich will chime in here as he is from that area.

Eric?

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Uwe Kolitsch

Re: Incorrect Identification - Paterson, New Jersey
April 10, 2008 06:13PM

Registered: 2 years ago
Posts: 4,783

Complaints sent.

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Uwe Kolitsch

Re: Incorrect Identification - Paterson, New Jersey
May 06, 2008 12:58PM

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No reply so far -> deleted.

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