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Thomsenolite and Pachnolite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Thomsenolite and Pachnolite)

 
Thomsenolite and Pachnolite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Thomsenolite and Pachnolite)

Thomsenolite and Pachnolite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Thomsenolite and Pachnolite)

Thomsenolite and Pachnolite from Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Thomsenolite and Pachnolite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 34858
Mineral:Thomsenolite and Pachnolite
Locality:Ivigtut, Arsuk Firth (Arsukfjord), Kitaa Province, Greenland (Type Locality for Thomsenolite and Pachnolite)
Description:Colorless translucent crystals of thomsenolite and pachnolite (dimorphs) lining elongated internal cavities and box-work structures. Some crystals have red-brown color due to limonite inclusions. Many crystals are visible when viewed under 16x. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:.2-.7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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