AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Tunisia > Genthite (Nepouite-Pecoraite) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 37034 |
Mineral: | Genthite (Nepouite-Pecoraite) |
Locality: | Tunisia |
Description: | Translucent green genthite (mixture of nepouite and pecoraite hydrous silicates) in botryoidal coatings on matrix. It appears one side of the specimen was lacquered, possibly to prevent dehydration. The rest of the specimen is uncoated, and looks normal. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s |
Overall Size: | 6x3x2.5 cm |
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Archived: | For reference only |
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