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Genthite (Nepouite-Pecoraite) on Chromite from Wood's Chrome Mine, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Genthite (Nepouite-Pecoraite) on Chromite from Wood's Chrome Mine, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Genthite (Nepouite-Pecoraite) on Chromite from Wood's Chrome Mine, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Genthite (Nepouite-Pecoraite) on Chromite from Wood's Chrome Mine, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 34713
Mineral:Genthite (Nepouite-Pecoraite) on Chromite
Locality:Wood's Chrome Mine, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Bright green botryoidal genthite crystals covering the face of dark chromite matrix. Genthite is no longer an accepted species and has been proven to be nepouite or pecoraite, but tests are required to determine which it is. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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