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Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

 
Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 45823
Mineral:Cordierite
Locality:Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Description:Brown rectangular cordierite crystals in limonite-stained quartz matrix. These crystals are not gemmy enough to be called iolite, but they are from the same famous find in New Hampshire cited: Gemstones of New Hampshire Rocks and Minerals, 8-9/1990.
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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