Clinochlore (Var: Ripidolite), Almandine
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Ripidolite is a relatively rare variety of clinochlore, a chlorite group species. This old-time cabinet specimen features dark, greenish-gray ripidolite after sharp almandine garnet dodecahedrons set in greenstone matrix from the old Michigamme Iron Mine of Michigan. The pseudomoprhs reach 2.1 cm on this fine specimen. Excellent material from this historic mine. Ex. George Elling Collection.
Product details
SpeciesAlmandine, Clinochlore
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.4 x 6.3 x 4.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Michigan, Marquette County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Almandine
iron-rich garnet with deep wine-red dodecahedral crystals, metamorphic origins in mica schists, and collectible matrix pieces with star garnets.Regional guide
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