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Quartz with Chlorite phantoms from near Paron, Saline County, Arkansas

 
Quartz with Chlorite phantoms from near Paron, Saline County, Arkansas

Quartz with Chlorite phantoms from near Paron, Saline County, Arkansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 42549
Mineral:Quartz with Chlorite phantoms
Locality:near Paron, Saline County, Arkansas
Description:Classic specimen of transparent colorless quartz crystals with translucent green chlorite internal phantoms visible inside. The phantoms formed when the early crystal was coated with chlorite, then overgrown with more quartz trapping the phantom inside.
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:3-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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