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Pyrophyllite with Lazulite from Carolina Pyrophyllite Mine, Staley, Randolph County, North Carolina

 
Pyrophyllite with Lazulite from Carolina Pyrophyllite Mine, Staley, Randolph County, North Carolina

Pyrophyllite with Lazulite from Carolina Pyrophyllite Mine, Staley, Randolph County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 31437
Mineral:Pyrophyllite with Lazulite
Locality:Carolina Pyrophyllite Mine, Staley, Randolph County, North Carolina
Description:Radiating sprays of lustrous yellow pyrophyllite crystals up to 12 mm with patches of blue lazulite. The pyrophyllite has a pearly luster and is slippery to touch. Old collection #2736
Overall Size:8x5x7 cm
Crystals:2-12 mm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Mid-Atlantic, USA > Feldspar, Mica & other Silicates
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