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Albite var. Pericline from Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts

 
Albite var. Pericline from Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Albite var. Pericline from Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Albite var. Pericline from Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 24850
Mineral:Albite var. Pericline
Locality:Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Description:Cluster of many white albite crystals showing pericline-habit that this locality is famous for. This quarry is an alpine-type environment, normally producing specimens coated in green chlorite. These crystals are clean and lustrous. Ex. Steve Chamberlain (N.Y.) #5505
Overall Size:10x7x4 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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