Actinolite; Tremolite Mineral
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, actinolite & tremolite
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1111 a,b
- Description
- a) Actinolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The green colour is due to the iron content. This is an example of the asbesti form of the mineral. Probably traded from Quebec. b) Tremolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The white colour is due to the lack of iron and p…
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- Title
- Actinolite; Tremolite Mineral
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, actinolite & tremolite
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 7.0 x 9.0 cm
- Description
- a) Actinolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The green colour is due to the iron content. This is an example of the asbesti form of the mineral. Probably traded from Quebec. b) Tremolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The white colour is due to the lack of iron and presence of magnesium.
- Subject
- Num-ti-jah Lodge
- Jimmy Simpson
- geology
- Credit
- Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1111 a,b
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