Schorl
specimen number:
1162001
location:
Chester mines, Hampton Co., Massachusetts, USA
description:
Lustrous black needle like crystals of schorl rich throughout this matrix. Minor almandine present as well. The specimen comes with several previous labels, including one from Rocks and Minerals magazine founder Peter Zodac. These are shown at the end of the video.
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