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Actinolite pseudomorphs after Augite (Uralite) from Calumet Mine, 12 km NNE of Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado

 
Actinolite pseudomorphs after Augite (Uralite) from Calumet Mine, 12 km NNE of Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado

Actinolite pseudomorphs after Augite (Uralite) from Calumet Mine, 12 km NNE of Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 28547
Mineral:Actinolite pseudomorphs after Augite (Uralite)
Locality:Calumet Mine, 12 km NNE of Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado
Description:Plate of many green actinolite pseudomorphs after augite crystals up to 13 mm (commonly mislabeled as Uralite, a discredited mineral species). This is a very rich specimen with many sharp pseudomorphs.Mounted in acrylic box for protection.
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:2-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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