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Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

 
Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 17452
Mineral:Cordierite
Locality:Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Description:Three large, blocky crystals of greenish cordierite frozen in white quartz matrix. Good large crystals for this hard to find mineral. More cordierite crystals could be exposed by chipping away the quartz.
Overall Size:12x8x4 cm
Crystals:2-3.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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