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Albite var. Pericline-habit with Chlorite coating from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

 
Albite var. Pericline-habit with Chlorite coating from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Albite var. Pericline-habit with Chlorite coating from Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 48715
Mineral:Albite var. Pericline-habit with Chlorite coating
Locality:Warren Bros. Quarry, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Description:Elongated white Pericline-habit albite crystals to 16 mm long with coating of green chlorite microcrystals from a classic Alpine-type locality. The chlorite coating has chipped off in areas revealing the white albite beneath.
Overall Size:5.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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