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TitleChlorite schist, Chester, Vermont
DescriptionThis chlorite schist is mostly fine grained chlorite mixed with talc. In thin section other minerals including fibrous tremolite can be seen. The rock has a soapy/greasy feel. This sample is 9.5 cm across.
LocationUSA ▹ Vermont ▹ Windsor. Near Chester.
PhotographerMike Davis. 2001-04-10.
CollectionWard’s Collection of Classic North American Rocks #80.
Key wordsChlorite Schist, Chlorite, talc, Schist, Vermont
Tech details689 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number332