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Gahnite from Mount Peak Mine, Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts

 
Gahnite from Mount Peak Mine, Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts

Gahnite from Mount Peak Mine, Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 44661
Mineral:Gahnite
Locality:Mount Peak Mine, Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Description:Green-black gahnite crystals with brown limonite staining in milky quartz matrix. Most of the gahnite crystals are crudely crystallized though several show classic octahedral crystal form. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #1
Overall Size:5.5x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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