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Purpurite from BB No. 7 Quarry, Norway, Oxford County, Maine

 
Purpurite from BB No. 7 Quarry, Norway, Oxford County, Maine

Purpurite from BB No. 7 Quarry, Norway, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 81759
Mineral:Purpurite
Locality:BB No. 7 Quarry, Norway, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Rectangular specimen of fine-grained purple purpurite from the well known phosphate-rich quarry that is not regularly accessible to collecting. Purpurite from the locality have been known for a long time, but few specimens are found in collections. Ex. Miller collection T268; ex. Betts #70448; ex. Ray Woodman (1927-2021) collection
Overall Size:20x18x10 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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