Parallel-Growth, Olive-Brown Sillimanite
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
Sillimanite is a high temperature and high pressure aluminum silicate found in high-grade regional metamorphic rocks. Lustrous, parallel-growth, olive-brown Sillimanite crystals are embedded in schist matrix on this fine and rich toenail specimen from a very uncommon South Carolina locality. Seldom available in any size from this locale. Ex. Carlton Davis Collection.
Locality
Oconee Co., South Carolina
Dimensions
3.0 x 2.4 x 1.3 cm.
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