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Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

 
Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 53164
Mineral:Cordierite
Locality:Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Description:Translucent greenish-gray cordierite crystals in light-colored quartz matrix with a partial crystal of translucent violet-blue cordierite, variety iolite. Collected by Don Ryder
Overall Size:18x16x13 mm
Crystals:8-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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