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Muscovite var. Mariposite from Maricopa County, Arizona

 
Muscovite var. Mariposite from Maricopa County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 28626
Mineral:Muscovite var. Mariposite
Locality:Maricopa County, Arizona
Description:Good specimen, with excellent color, of chrome-rich muscovite, variety mariposite. This variety was first described by Silliman in 1868 and is the rock that gold is commonly found in.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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