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Muscovite var. Mariposite from Josephine Mine, Mariposa County, California (Type Locality for Mariposite)

 
Muscovite var. Mariposite from Josephine Mine, Mariposa County, California (Type Locality for Mariposite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 26021
Mineral:Muscovite var. Mariposite
Locality:Josephine Mine, Mariposa County, California (Type Locality for Mariposite)
Description:Good specimen, with excellent color, of chrome-rich muscovite, variety mariposite. This variety was first described by Silliman in 1868. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #363
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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