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Pyrophyllite from Silver Ridge, Pilot Mountain, 13 km ESE of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina

 
Pyrophyllite from Silver Ridge, Pilot Mountain, 13 km ESE of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina

Pyrophyllite from Silver Ridge, Pilot Mountain, 13 km ESE of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina

Pyrophyllite from Silver Ridge, Pilot Mountain, 13 km ESE of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 80964
Mineral:Pyrophyllite
Locality:Silver Ridge, Pilot Mountain, 13 km ESE of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina
Description:Compact crystallized mass of lustrous brown-bronze colored slender pyrophyllite crystals in radiating stellate aggregates. The pyrophyllite crystals have mica-like reflective luster. A good specimen from this old locality. Ex. Miller #M3795; collected by Laurie Adams
Overall Size:9.5x8x4.5 cm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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