Antigorite var. Picrolite

Delight Quarry, Delight, Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA
Large Cabinet, 19.4 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm
Start Time: 11/19/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/01/2016 5:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Long, silky specimen of dark green Antigorite var. Picrolite from the Delight Quarry in Maryland. It is almost fibrous in nature, but still rather firm. This precursor to Asbestos (emphasis on precursor) is very representative of this uncommon variety.

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