whoa

[juldea]

This is apparently a real mineral... cummingtonite.

"Notable Occurrences include Cummington (hence the name), Hampshire County, Massachusetts;..."

Suuuuuure. I think someone just thought it'd be a great name.

Comments

[guvnor.livejournal.com]

Well, at least it's cleavage is good in two directions and it has a hardness of 5 - 6. :)

Re:

[juldea.livejournal.com]

Right... both of those TOGETHER is not quite right, at least for MY tastes. Heh.

hmmm...

[theviper.livejournal.com]

Luster is silky to vitreous.
Transparency: Crystals are translucent to opaque.
Cleavage: is good in two directions at 56 and 124 degree angles.
Fracture is splintery.
Hardness is 5 - 6.
Specific Gravity is approximately 3.1 - 3.6 (average to slightly above average).
Streak is white.
Best Field Indicators are crystal habit, fracture, cleavage, color, density and hardness.

sure sounds like someone came to me...

Re: hmmm...

[juldea.livejournal.com]

I think the "fracture is splintery" bothers me A LOT. ;)