At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
30, Plant Street
NJ
United States
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Essential Information
Specimen ID
6638
Mineral Name
Augite
Chemical Formula
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al)2O6
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Specimen Number
F274
Physical Description
Extremely large augite crystal group. The main crystal projecting from the group is about 16 cm long, and is unusually well formed, with planar crystal faces and sharp edges. Probably one of the finest known examples of this material.
Value is difficult to determine – although this is classic material from the area, the brown color acts as a deterrent to some collectors. Perhaps $2000 to the right buyer.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.0832272, -74.6052254
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Sterling Mine
MinDat Locality URL
Additional Details
Geographic Features
Sterling Hill
Wallkill River Valley
Highlands