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Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 46615
Mineral:Brucite
Locality:Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Large crystallized cluster of bladed brucite crystals with remnants of matrix on bottom and edges. The brucite is translucent with a greenish-yellow color, though individual crystals appear colorless. Ex. Jay Lininger (1939-2004)
Overall Size:10x9x5 cm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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