Stirling Carnelian
AKA: Watchung Carnelian
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Stirling
Carnelian is translucent and varies in shades from reddish brown to
reddish orange.
Texture: Fine grain
Luster: Glossy
Translucency: Translucent
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Distribution Comments:
Stirling Carnealian is associated with the Watchung Series basalt
formations which are exposed in the Watchung mountains. They have
washed down streams in the Stirling area of Morris County, New
Jersey.
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