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Muscovite (red) from Willis Mountain Kyanite Mine, Dylwinn, Buckingham County, Virginia

 
Muscovite (red) from Willis Mountain Kyanite Mine, Dylwinn, Buckingham County, Virginia

Muscovite (red) from Willis Mountain Kyanite Mine, Dylwinn, Buckingham County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 33854
Mineral:Muscovite (red)
Locality:Willis Mountain Kyanite Mine, Dylwinn, Buckingham County, Virginia
Description:Rose-red muscovite crystals in quartz schist with a pearly luster. Red muscovite is not common. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #254; Collected while on a geology field trip [UVA].
Overall Size:11x8x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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