Mineral Specimen #6281 Talc Crystals
Ottre, Vielsalm, Stavelot Massif, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
8.5 x 5.5 x 3.1 cm
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1838 or older, Ex. Lerderer Collection, Ex. University of Michigan Geology Department
Off white colored, rounded Talc crystals from a classic location. The specimen was acquired by the University of Michigan in 1838 as part of the Lerderer collection. Please note: mindat does not list Talc for the location; however, Pyrophyllite is listed which forms a series with Talc. Both have a similar hardness and greasy feel, but Pyrophyllite almost always is composed of thin, elongated, radiating crystals.
Condition: Fairly Good
Flaws: A few of the crystals are incomplete.
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Europe | Phyllosilicates | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars