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Lepidolite from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

 
Lepidolite from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

Lepidolite from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 34157
Mineral:Lepidolite
Locality:Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Four intergrown lepidolite crystals found at the famous 1972 tourmaline discovery - the largest tourmaline pocket ever found in the US. When illuminated from the side it shows translucent violet color.
Overall Size:25x18x10 mm
Crystals:12-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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