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Antigorite (chrome-rich) from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Antigorite (chrome-rich) from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Antigorite (chrome-rich) from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27875
Mineral:Antigorite (chrome-rich)
Locality:Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Banded formation of parallel chrome-rich antigorite crystals up to 15 mm long. The chrome-rich antigorite crystals are purple color and partially translucent. In the past these were labeled as Kammererite, but has proven to be chrome-rich antigorite. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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