2066 - Margarite

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

MA
United States

Contributors

E. Perry

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

2066

Mineral Name

Margarite

Chemical Formula

CaAl2(Al2Si2)O10(OH)2
Specimen Number
006

Layers and veins of pink platy crystals, 3 cm thick

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Chester, Massachusetts

Locality Lat/Long

42.2792551, -72.978712
Geographic Features
Berkshire Hills
Appalachian Mountains