Beraunite and Strunzite (Whitmore Coll., 1974)

Palermo No. 1 Mine, Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire
Miniature, 5.5 x 3.2 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 12/23/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/29/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Beraunite and strunzite are uncommon hydrated iron phosphates found in complex zoned granitic pegmatites. A 1.5 cm vug is richly lined with tufts of scintillating, green beraunite needles and hosts a few white strunzite needles. This rich specimen is from the New England collection of Robert Whitmore. Not pretty to look at unless you use a scope, but it hosts two rare phosphate species. Dated 1974. Bob was the owner of the mine and discovered many new minerals here

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