Clinochlore in Chondrodite Matrix
Collection
John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description
Large platy micaceous crystals of green Clinochlore in brown Chondrodite matrix. Clinochlore is one of the sought-after minerals from this famous mine that closed in 1895 after a huge landslide collapsed into the enormous open pit. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #10973.
Locality
Tilly Foster Iron Mine, near Brewster, Putnam County, New York
Dimensions
11.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm
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