AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Maryland > Clinochrysotile |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 75900 |
Mineral: | Clinochrysotile |
Locality: | Pylesville (probably Jenkins Asbestos Mine), Hartford County, Maryland |
Description: | Vein of silky green clinochrysotile crystals (a form of asbestos). The fibrous structure of the clinochrysotile crystals give a bright cat's-eye-like luster when illuminated from the side. Ex. Harry W. Eichel, Jr. (1914-1990); ex. Phil-Mont Christian Academy |
Overall Size: | 9.5x5x3 cm |
Crystals: | 30 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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