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Torbernite from Chalk Mountain, Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina

 
Torbernite from Chalk Mountain, Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina

Torbernite from Chalk Mountain, Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 20011
Mineral:Torbernite
Locality:Chalk Mountain, Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Description:Many micaceous crystals of grass-green torbernite on white albite matrix. Faintly radioactive. The specimen stands upright nicely without additional support.
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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