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Antigorite var. Picrolite from Cedar Hill Quarry, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Antigorite var. Picrolite from Cedar Hill Quarry, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 28983
Mineral:Antigorite var. Picrolite
Locality:Cedar Hill Quarry, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Parallel 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. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:8x3x.5 cm
Crystals:8 cm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Mid-Atlantic, USA > Feldspar, Mica & other Silicates
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