Rare Purple Antigorite Serpentine
Collection
John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description
Foliated layer of purple-colored chrome-rich Antigorite Serpentine with a botryoidal
yellow Calcite microcrystal surface coating. In the past these were
labeled as Kammererite, but has proven to be chrome-rich Antigorite. Ex.
Steve Chamberlain collection #2756; acquired in 1982 from R. Bentley.
Locality
Wood's Chrome Mine, State Line District, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Dimensions
8.5 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm.
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