Calcite, USA, New Jersey, Little Falls, Houdaille Quarry - image 1
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Calcite, USA, New Jersey, Little Falls, Houdaille Quarry

5.0 cm calcite twin on scoria with smaller crystals from the defunct Houdaille Quarry, on the grounds of Montclair State University.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.9 x 7.0 x 6.1 cm
Added on02/03/2026
LocalityUSA, New Jersey, Little Falls
RepairsNone
Current owner
Frank A. Imbriacco III
Frank A. Imbriacco III
New Jersey
Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
2024Daniel Trinchillo (Fine Minerals International)Not disclosed
Acquired from William Butkowski.
—William ButkowskiNot disclosed
Acquired from Nicholas Facciolla. W. Butkowski collection #E-16.
—Nicholas FacciollaNot disclosed
Self-collected circa 1974.

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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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