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Albite var. Pericline with Chlorite from Tilcon - Warren Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

 
Albite var. Pericline with Chlorite from Tilcon - Warren Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Albite var. Pericline with Chlorite from Tilcon - Warren Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Albite var. Pericline with Chlorite from Tilcon - Warren Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 29254
Mineral:Albite var. Pericline with Chlorite
Locality:Tilcon - Warren Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Description:Large cluster of green chlorite (muscovite?) overgrown on pericline-habit crystals of white albite with non-twinned crystals in areas. Bottom and sides sawn flat to trim without damage. Good large specimen from this Alpine-type mineral locality.
Overall Size:17x10x7 cm
Crystals:.2-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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