AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Rhode Island > Dolomite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 38414 |
Mineral: | Dolomite |
Locality: | Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island |
Description: | Compact mass of crystallized white dolomite with distinct crystal faces visible under magnification. Notable because it was part of the collection donated to the Academy in 1812 by the American Philosophical Society. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #6077; ex. American Philosophical Society collection |
Overall Size: | 9x5x6 cm |
Crystals: | 0.5 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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