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Astrophyllite from De-Mix Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

 
Astrophyllite from De-Mix Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Astrophyllite from De-Mix Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 39660
Mineral:Astrophyllite
Locality:De-Mix Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada
Description:Sprays of radiating bronze-colored astrophyllite crystals embedded in gray matrix with black aegirine crystals. The astrophyllite crystals are quite lustrous. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5688, collected in 1984
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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