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Albite var. Cleavelandite from Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

 
Albite var. Cleavelandite from Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

Albite var. Cleavelandite from Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

Albite var. Cleavelandite from Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 31664
Mineral:Albite var. Cleavelandite
Locality:Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine
Description:Large platy crystals of bluish albite, variety cleavelandite, with muscovite and quartz filling the triangular areas between the albite crystals. One corner has a remnant of a green elbaite tourmaline visible - their might be more inside. Ex. James G. Manchester (1871-1948) #1621; ex. Florence P. Manchester
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:2-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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