Chloritoid a.k.a. Polka Dot Rock, Salt & Pepper Rock
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Chloritoid is also known as clinochlore. Because of its appearance some call it "Polka Dot" rock or "Salt & Pepper". Ottrelite, from Belgium is similar to clinochlore.
SPECIMEN ORIGIN: Madoc, Ontario, CANADA	Carving by N. Gere Eggs made from "Polka Dot" rock Leached to show clinochlore (left) and polished (right)

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