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Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

 
Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 41370
Mineral:Cordierite
Locality:Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Description:Two large translucent green cordierite crystals with remnants of milky quartz matrix. The cordierite crystals have pseudohexagonal crystal form due to repeated twinning on {110} plane. One of the best cordierite specimens I have seen from here.
Overall Size:8x5x5 cm
Crystals:3.5-4.0 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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