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Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

 
Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 2709
Mineral:Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene)
Locality:Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York
Description:Long dark green blocky uralite crystals (hornblende altered from pyroxene) to 3 cm long in quartz matrix. There is a single white calcite (?) nestled in between the uralites on one side. Collected many years ago by a well known field collector. Ex. Floyd Faux
Overall Size:10x8x6 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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