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Masonite

Colour:Dark greyish-green
Name:Named for Owen Mason, a Providence, Rhode Island, collector who first brought the material to the attention of geologist Charles T. Jackson.
A variety of Chloritoid

An impure chloritoid.

Originally described from Prospect Hill, Natick, West Warwick, Kent Co., Rhode Island, USA.

Classification of Masonite

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Physical Properties of Masonite

Colour:Dark greyish-green

Other Names for Masonite

Other Languages:
German:Masonit
Spanish:Masonita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    Localities for Masonite

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    USA
     
    • Rhode Island
      • Kent Co.
        • West Warwick
          • Natick
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