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Clinochlore (Var: Diabantite)


Clinochlore (Var: Diabantite) : (Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8

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5.0 x 3.7 x 1.8 cm. A representative sample of this locality clinochlore varietal, with waxy crystals packed into a solid mass. Ex. American Museum of Natural History and said to be from the Bement collection. The number on the accompanying modern AMNH label and on the piece indicates this is true. Said to be from a late 1800's-era railroad cut here.


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