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Multiple photos availableStilpnomelane : (K,Ca,Na)(Fe2+,Mg,Al,Fe3+)8(Si,Al)12(O,OH)36 · nH2O

Sterling mine, Antwerp, Jefferson Co., New York, USA

5.4 x 4.4 x 1.7 cm. This classic and historic New York piece is from the Sterling Iron Mine at Antwerp. Foliated, two-toned gray plates of bladed stilpnomelane are set in matrix. Stilpnomelane is an uncommon layered silicate, and this is a very highly representative, old-time specimen. This old mine closed in 1910. Accompanied by an expertly ...
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