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Actinolite pseudomorphs after Diopside (Uralite) from Calumet Mine, 12 km NNE of Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado

 
Actinolite pseudomorphs after Diopside (Uralite) from Calumet Mine, 12 km NNE of Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 38670
Mineral:Actinolite pseudomorphs after Diopside (Uralite)
Locality:Calumet Mine, 12 km NNE of Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado
Description:Blocky green actinolite pseudomorphs after diopside crystals up to 12 mm long. This formation is known by the locals as uralite. Ex. Royal Gould collection
Overall Size:5x2x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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