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Actinolite Specimens
Actinolite is an amphibole silicate mineral and is the intermediate member of the tremolite/ferro-actinolite
series. Actinolite is one of the natural forms of asbestos and is commonly found in metamorphic rocks such as contact
aureoles from intrusive igneous rocks. Some forms of actinolite are used as gemstones, one being nephrite jade.
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Incredible large well-formed opaque crystal from Pakistan. Honestly, this is the best actinolite crystal I've ever
held in my hand! Approx. size: 67x36x30x Weight: 88.32 grams
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Large cabinet sized specimen of bright actinolite crystals running through talc from the Waterville Talc Mine in Waterville,
Vermont. Approx. size: 191x122x83 Weight: 2582 grams
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Another large cabinet piece, this one hailing from the Independence Mine in the Turret Mining District of Chaffee County,
Colorado. Approx. size: 133x110x91 Weight: 1235 grams
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