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Microlite in Albite from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

 
Microlite in Albite from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

Microlite in Albite from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

Microlite in Albite from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

Microlite in Albite from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

Microlite in Albite from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 69703
Mineral:Microlite in Albite
Locality:Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia
Description:Three lustrous translucent brown microlite crystals to 11 mm embedded in translucent white albite. The microlite crystals are quite large for this rare species. The largest crystal formed on the contact, but appears to be complete on all faces. Ex. Irving Horowitz collection #575; collected 22 August 1974
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:2-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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