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Tremolite var. Hexagonite from Talcville, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Tremolite var. Hexagonite from Talcville, St. Lawrence County, New York

Tremolite var. Hexagonite from Talcville, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 31525
Mineral:Tremolite var. Hexagonite
Locality:Talcville, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Compact mass of lilac-colored tremolite with a single crystal of transparent tremolite embedded in the middle. The tremolite has high Mn content leading to pinkish color and was known as hexagonite, now an obsolete name. Old collection #480
Overall Size:5.5x5x2 cm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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