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Whiteite-(CaFeMg) from Rapid Creek-Big Fish River area, 67 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada

 
Whiteite-(CaFeMg) from Rapid Creek-Big Fish River area, 67 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 15498
Mineral:Whiteite-(CaFeMg)
Locality:Rapid Creek-Big Fish River area, 67 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada
Description:Exceptionally large crystals of whiteite on matrix. The crystals are tan-colored and blocky form. These are the largest whiteite I have ever seen. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #660
Overall Size:29x24x16 mm
Crystals:15-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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