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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

Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Cordierite from Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 59858
Mineral:Cordierite
Locality:Richmond Soapstone Quarry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Description:Five large distinct cordierite crystals in quartz-cordierite matrix with clinochlore-muscovite crystal layer on the bottom. The cordierite crystals are stubby prisms with green-brown color on the surfaces and green color on freshly exposed surfaces. Ex. Dr. Warren Johansson collection, collected in 1943 by F. Johansson
Overall Size:12x10x9 cm
Crystals:18-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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