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Contributing Institution
Maine Geological Survey
Document Type
Image
Identifier
70803
Description
A large, single crystal of spodumene from the Plumbago North pegmatite, Newry, Maine. The flat sides are crystal growth faces in the characteristic long (prismatic) shape. This specimen weighs 48.8 pounds. Theoretically, it would contain approximately 1.8 pounds of lithium (Li) if it could be extracted from the crystal structure. Collected by R.G. Marvinney, courtesy Gary Freeman. MGS collection. Displayed by C.H. Halsted
Project Name: MGS Specimen Collection photos
Exact Creation Date
2-10-2023
Location
Newry
Supplemental Rights
Credit must be given to the photographer and the Maine Geological Survey when this photo is displayed, reproduced, distributed and/or used in derivative works.
Keywords
minerals; spodumene; Newry; pegmatite; lithium