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Antigorite altering to Asbestos from Cedar Hill Quarry, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Antigorite altering to Asbestos from Cedar Hill Quarry, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 18627
Mineral:Antigorite altering to Asbestos
Locality:Cedar Hill Quarry, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Long, lath-like crystals of green antigorite with lighter, brownish fibers on the surface where the antigorite has altered to asbestos.
Overall Size:11x5x2 cm
Crystals:1-11 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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