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Fluorapatite with Chlorite (Clinochlore) from Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts

 
Fluorapatite with Chlorite (Clinochlore) from Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Fluorapatite with Chlorite (Clinochlore) from Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Fluorapatite with Chlorite (Clinochlore) from Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Fluorapatite with Chlorite (Clinochlore) from Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 73362
Mineral:Fluorapatite with Chlorite (Clinochlore)
Locality:Acushnet Quarry, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Description:Lustrous translucent yellow-gray doubly-terminated fluorapatite crystal with twisted green chlorite (clinochlore) microcrystals on the surfaces. The fluorapatite crystal has matrix contacts in two areas. Fluorapatite crystal are rare at this quarry. Ex. Steve Garza collection
Overall Size:26x23x18 mm
Crystals:micro to 22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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