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Halotrichite from School Lane and Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

 
Halotrichite from School Lane and Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Halotrichite from School Lane and Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Halotrichite from School Lane and Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 28009
Mineral:Halotrichite
Locality:School Lane and Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Description:Irregular crystals of pale-yellow halotrichite scattered over one face of matrix. Water soluble. Rare specimen from within Philadelphia city limits. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); collected July 7, 1912
Overall Size:6x6x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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