“Palygorskite Var. Pilolite,” Seaton, Devon, England, specimen found prior to 1850. In the 19th century, mineralogists used the term pilolite to describe so-called “vegetable asbestos.” © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Opaque Orange Palygorskite Specimen from United Kingdom
"Palygorskite Var. Pilolite," Seaton, Devon, England, specimen found prior to 1850. In the 19th century, mineralogists used the term pilolite to describe so-called "vegetable asbestos." © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
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| Gemstone | Palygorskite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Origin details | Seaton, Devon, England |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Orange |
| Transparency | Opaque |