Object Record
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Object Name |
Genthite |
Object Description |
Light sample of brown and green massive and waxy pimelite (genthite) veins in a mass of golden brown mica, probably phlogopite. |
Collector |
Krantz, Dr. Adam August |
Place of Origin |
Germany/Silesia/Baumgarten |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Nickel rich ore |
Crystal System |
Hexagonal |
Sp Grav. |
23-2.9854 |
Hardness |
2.5 |
Luster |
Earthy |
Streak |
White to pale green |
Fracture |
Irregular, uneven |
Classification |
Geology |
Variety |
Pimelite |
People |
Krantz, Adam August, 1808-1872 Brumby, Richard Trapier, 1804-1875 |
Search Terms |
Mineral Catalogue of the Collection of Minerals in the College of S. C. |
Dimensions |
H-4.3 W-5.26 L-7.49 cm |
Catalog Number |
1194 |