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Actinolite var. Byssolite from Keystone Trap Rock Quarry, Cornog, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Actinolite var. Byssolite from Keystone Trap Rock Quarry, Cornog, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Actinolite var. Byssolite from Keystone Trap Rock Quarry, Cornog, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 80596
Mineral:Actinolite var. Byssolite
Locality:Keystone Trap Rock Quarry, Cornog, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Dense mass of hair-like green byssolite crystals, the variety of actinolite-ferro-actinolite, with brown limonite stains in areas. The byssolite cluster is currently mounted in a Perky-style display box for protection and easy handling. Ex. Miller #M3805
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:10-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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