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Clinochrysotile from Blue Hill School, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 
Clinochrysotile from Blue Hill School, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Clinochrysotile from Blue Hill School, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27818
Mineral:Clinochrysotile
Locality:Blue Hill School, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Description:Compact mass of silky clinochrysotile crystals (a form of asbestos) with bright cat's-eye-like reflections when illuminated from the side. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); collected Nov. 28, 1912
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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