| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Canada > Clinochrysotile |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 80773 |
| Mineral: | Clinochrysotile |
| Locality: | Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada |
| Description: | Vein formation of chatoyant yellow-green clinochrysotile crystals (asbestos). The clinochrysotile crystals are thin, fibrous form and can be seen flaking off around the specimen. The long fibers cannot be inhaled and are not dangerous. Ex. M. Whitton |
| Overall Size: | 5x3x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 25 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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