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Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

 
Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene) from Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 81458
Mineral:Uralite (amphibole pseudomorphs after a clinopyroxene)
Locality:Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York
Description:Large cluster of uralite, pseudomorphs of an amphibole mineral (actinolite?) after a clinopyroxene mineral (probably diopside or augite). The clinopyroxene mineral formed first, then altered molecule by molecule to an amphibole, keeping original shape. Ex. S. Kelland collection; acquired in 2001; ex. Betts #2712; ex. Floyd Faux collection
Overall Size:15x15x6 cm
Crystals:10-30 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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