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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 31668 |
| Mineral: | Diaspore |
| Locality: | Chester Emery Mines, Hampden County, Massachusetts |
| Description: | Superb specimen of lilac-purple diaspore on green schist matrix. The diaspore is glassy and translucent with excellent color, though it is hard to photograph and must be seen to be appreciated. A classic New England specimen. |
| Overall Size: | 9x9x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-60 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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