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Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27794
Mineral:Brucite
Locality:Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Superb cluster of large, translucent brucite crystals. The brucite crystals are complete and terminated with pearly reflections off the broad faces. The brucite fluoresces under UV illumination. One of the best brucite specimens I have ever seen. Ex. Abe Rosenzweig
Overall Size:13x8x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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