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Object Name |
Clinochlore |
Object Description |
Large rock packed with numerous long stacks of triangular (trigonal) dark pearly green clinochlore (variety pennine). |
Place of Origin |
Switzerland/Valais/Zermatt |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Mg iron silicate |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Sp Grav. |
2.6 - 3.02 |
Hardness |
2 - 2.5 |
Luster |
Dull |
Streak |
White to greenish |
Classification |
Geology |
Variety |
Chromian Clinochlore |
People |
Krantz, Adam August, 1808-1872 Brumby, Richard Trapier, 1804-1875 |
Search Terms |
Mineral |
Dimensions |
H-4.044 W-7.776 L-11.196 cm |
Catalog Number |
3767 |