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Fairfieldite from Foote Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina

 
Fairfieldite from Foote Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina

Fairfieldite from Foote Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina

Fairfieldite from Foote Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina

Fairfieldite from Foote Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 37500
Mineral:Fairfieldite
Locality:Foote Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina
Description:Translucent pale-yellow fairfieldite crystals in rosettes and aggregates up to 4 mm across on a pearly translucent white mineral (bikitaite?). This specimen is very rich in fairfieldite and all crystals are complete. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:13x8x3 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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