Quartz, byssolite (finely acicular actibolite)
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Quartz with byssolite (finely acicular actibolite) inclusions, 8 cm, from Bristenstock, Canton Uri, Switzerland—a broken and healed crystal. Ex collection of George Vaux (Jr.) (1863–1927), via Ward’s Natural Science Establishment, 1913–1921. Collected before 1920. Jeff Scovil photo.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
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Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 154
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Ward’s Natural Science Establishment | Not disclosed |
| — | George Vaux (Jr.) (1863–1927) | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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