Actinolite
specimen number:
7992227
location:
Fairfax quarry, Centreville, Fairfax Co., Virginia, USA
description:
The top of this matrix is covered by acicular green crystallized actinolite. This is the variety known as byssolite. Good example for this locality and species. As shown at the end of the video, previous label from the collection of Terry Huizing dating the piece to 1966.
Size: 6.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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