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Zoisite var. Thulite from Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina

 
Zoisite var. Thulite from Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina

Zoisite var. Thulite from Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina

Zoisite var. Thulite from Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 43109
Mineral:Zoisite var. Thulite
Locality:Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Description:Compact mass of crystallized pink manganese-rich zoisite, variety thulite. This is good specimen from the classic find that was first reported in 1942 in American Mineralogist, vol. 27, pages 519-524. Ex. Upsala College; ex. Whalen
Overall Size:8x5x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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