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Fluorapatite on Clinochlore and Albite var. Pericline from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

 
Fluorapatite on Clinochlore and Albite var. Pericline from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Fluorapatite on Clinochlore and Albite var. Pericline from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Fluorapatite on Clinochlore and Albite var. Pericline from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 37260
Mineral:Fluorapatite on Clinochlore and Albite var. Pericline
Locality:Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Description:Blocky pericline-habit albite crystals up to 32 mm completely coated with green clinochlore microcrystals. Two milky gray apatite crystals up to 8 mm are nestled in crevices. This is a classic alpine assemblage. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6552; ex. M. Haritos in 1982
Overall Size:6x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:.2-32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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