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Mineral Specimen #1201    Cordierite (Iolite)

Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA

Ex. California Academy of Sciences

This is classic material from New England. This is massive material with a high glassy luster and is semi transparent. Although very dark colored, when held up to a light the mineral's pleochroism can observerd. Violet blue is seen from one direction and brown from another.

8.6 x 5.2 x 4.4 cm

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Mineral Specimen: Cordierite (Iolite) from Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA
Mineral Specimen: Cordierite (Iolite) from Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA
Mineral Specimen: Cordierite (Iolite) from Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA