AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Muscovite var. Mariposite |
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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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