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Albite pseudomorph after Scapolite from Route 41 road cut, 9.6 km east of Griffith, Ontario, Canada

 
Albite pseudomorph after Scapolite from Route 41 road cut, 9.6 km east of Griffith, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 17032
Mineral:Albite pseudomorph after Scapolite
Locality:Route 41 road cut, 9.6 km east of Griffith, Ontario, Canada
Description:Reddish-brown albite pseudomorphs after scapolite crystals up to 12 mm long. The albite replaced the scapolite molecule by molecule, resulting in transformed composition but retaining the original shape. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #491
Overall Size:22x20x12 mm
Crystals:6-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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