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Clinochrysotile : Mg3Si2O5(OH)4

Thetford Mines, Mégantic Co., Québec, Canada

Three specimens of fibrous clinochrysotile asbestos. One specimen shows many veins running through rock. The other two specimens are elongated specimens of bundled fibers. The longest specimen is 25 cm long! Overall size of mineral specimen: 5-25 cm. Size of individual crystals: .2-25 cm.
 © 2002 John H. BettsPhoto ID: 5814    View Count: 1045

Clinochrysotile : Mg3Si2O5(OH)4

Thetford Mines, Mégantic Co., Québec, Canada

Classic specimen of parallel, fibrous crystals of dark green asbestos in old-style glass-topped display case for protection. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970). Overall size of mineral specimen: 8x6x3 cm. Size of individual crystals: 6 cm.
 © 2003 John H. BettsPhoto ID: 9857    View Count: 450

Clinochrysotile : Mg3Si2O5(OH)4

Péas Valley, Chateau Ville-Vieille, Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Field of view: 60 x 45 mm
 © JDehovePhoto ID: 8876    View Count: 485

Clinochrysotile : Mg3Si2O5(OH)4

Péas Valley, Chateau Ville-Vieille, Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Vein of long fibrous crystals.
Field of view: 12 x 9 cm.
 © JDehovePhoto ID: 8875    View Count: 447

Clinochrysotile : Mg3Si2O5(OH)4

Péas Valley, Chateau Ville-Vieille, Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Fibres of clinochrysotile.
Field of view: 4 x 3 mm.
 © JDehovePhoto ID: 8877    View Count: 408

Clinochrysotile : Mg3Si2O5(OH)4

Callenberg North (No. 2) open cut, Callenberg, Glauchau, Saxony, Germany

Clinochrysotile. Picture size 6 mm. Photographer and collection Thomas Witzke.
 © Thomas WitzkePhoto ID: 9718    View Count: 492
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