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Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, Texas, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, Texas, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, Texas, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, Texas, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Brucite from Wood's Chrome Mine, Texas, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 18758
Mineral:Brucite
Locality:Wood's Chrome Mine, Texas, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Large vein-mineralization of translucent brucite crystals up to 4 cm covering a large area (upper right) and a smaller pocket (lower left). Good condition with minimal imperfections. The best brucite I have EVER seen, from ANY location. Ex. Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.) Collection no. 6533, donated by Jesse M. Cheney (ca. 1890).
Overall Size:18x11x6 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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