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Phenakite on Quartz from Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado

 
Phenakite on Quartz from Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado

Phenakite on Quartz from Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 30066
Mineral:Phenakite on Quartz
Locality:Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado
Description:Large cluster of milky quartz crystals up to 20 mm intergrown with hundreds of sparkling phenakite crystals up to 3 mm. An excellent specimen of rare phenakite.
Overall Size:9x9x8 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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