| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Hampshire > Cordierite var. Iolite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 28590 |
| Mineral: | Cordierite var. Iolite |
| Locality: | Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Description: | Large crystal of greenish-brown cordierite in massive cordierite matrix with milky quartz. The crystal is sharp and well-formed. It may be possible to expose the crystal further. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970) |
| Overall Size: | 9x5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 20 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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