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Antigorite (chrome-rich) from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Antigorite (chrome-rich) from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Antigorite (chrome-rich) from Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 51012
Mineral:Antigorite (chrome-rich)
Locality:Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Fibrous purple-colored chrome-rich antigorite in serpentine matrix. In the past these were labeled as Kammererite, but have proven to be chrome-rich antigorite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #697
Overall Size:6x4x2 cm
Crystals:0.5-3.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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