A choice cabinet specimen of fibrous Actinolite measuring 10 X 12.5 cm. with individual fibers reaching 15 mm.
This very dense grouping of Actinolite fibers causes an undulating, chatoyant "wave" effect
when rotated in the hand.
The matrix consists of a thick plate of crystalline green Epidote with prismatic
crystals to 4 mm.
Minor Ferro-Axinite and small, gemmy Albite crystals are also present.
Reference:
The Mineralogical Record, Volume 13, Number 5
Pages 293-302. Jake and Dana Harper collection and photo.
This very dense grouping of Actinolite fibers causes an undulating, chatoyant "wave" effect
when rotated in the hand.
The matrix consists of a thick plate of crystalline green Epidote with prismatic
crystals to 4 mm.
Minor Ferro-Axinite and small, gemmy Albite crystals are also present.
Reference:
The Mineralogical Record, Volume 13, Number 5
Pages 293-302. Jake and Dana Harper collection and photo.
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