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Chlorastrolite

Name:Green star stone. First discovered on Isle Royale, Lake Superior by C. T. Jackson and J. D. Whitney in 1847.
A variety of Pumpellyite-(Mg)

Chatoyant and generally exhibits a distinctive and attractive mosaic or segmented pattern, sometimes referred to as "turtleback". State gemstone of Michigan.
Originally described from Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA.

Classification of Chlorastrolite

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Other Names for Chlorastrolite

Synonyms:
Green StarstoneTurtle Back
Other Languages:
German:Chlorastrolit
Spanish:Chlorastrolita

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.

References for Chlorastrolite

Reference List:Norman King Huber(1975)
The geologic story of Isle Royale National Park.
United States Geological Survey Bulletin 1309

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