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Muscovite (Lithium-rich) from Harding Mine, 8 km east of Dixon, Taos County, New Mexico

 
Muscovite (Lithium-rich) from Harding Mine, 8 km east of Dixon, Taos County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 50510
Mineral:Muscovite (Lithium-rich)
Locality:Harding Mine, 8 km east of Dixon, Taos County, New Mexico
Description:Compact mass of finely crystallized bright pink lithium-rich muscovite. The pink muscovite from this mine is frequently mislabeled as lepidolite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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