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Malachite from Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

 
Malachite from Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

Malachite from Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27885
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Description:White matrix (albite?) with many green malachite crystal clusters up to 3 mm diameter. The malachite has been polished to highlight the concentric growth patterns. (I have seen several polished specimens from this old mine over the years.) Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:3.5x3x1 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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