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Lepidolite from Berry Quarry, Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine

 
Lepidolite from Berry Quarry, Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine

Lepidolite from Berry Quarry, Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine

Lepidolite from Berry Quarry, Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 81149
Mineral:Lepidolite
Locality:Berry Quarry, Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine
Description:Crystallized mass of deep-purple lepidolite mica with remnants of brown matrix on the bottom edge. The lepidolite crystals are large and distinct, not the typical fine-grained pale purple that is commonly found in pegmatites. Ex. Miller #M827; collected in 2000 by Steve Welsh
Overall Size:9x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:4-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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