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Antigorite var. Picrolite from Geiger's Quarry, Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Antigorite var. Picrolite from Geiger's Quarry, Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Antigorite var. Picrolite from Geiger's Quarry, Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27982
Mineral:Antigorite var. Picrolite
Locality:Geiger's Quarry, Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Bent formation of light-green antigorite (known locally as Picrolite) with waxy surface luster. The antigorite is long, fibrous form and consolidated into dense aggregate. No damage. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); collected May 18, 1941
Overall Size:14x5x2 cm
Crystals:14 cm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Mid-Atlantic, USA > Feldspar, Mica & other Silicates
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