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Actinolite var. Byssolite from Keystone trap rock quarry, Cornog, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Actinolite var. Byssolite from Keystone trap rock quarry, Cornog, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27933
Mineral:Actinolite var. Byssolite
Locality:Keystone trap rock quarry, Cornog, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Curved, hair-like crystals of green actinolite covering one side of calcite matrix. The fine actinolite crystals catch the light and appear chatoyant. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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