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  • Bowenite

    Here is one of the better reference pages for Bowenite, including showing the places it can be found around the world. It was originally described by Rhode Island native, George Bowen, from specimens collected at Dexter Quarry, Limerock, RI. That quarry is no longer in operation. It was named by another Rhode Island geologist, James Dana. Its a semi-precious stone related to serpentine. The Maori of New Zealand made both weapons and jewelry from Bowenite. But it is not a copper ore to my knowledge.

    Originally described from Dexter Quarry (Dexter Lime Quarry), Lime Rock, Lincoln, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA.






    Photos courtesy of Ron Kelly

    Information courtesy of CMD
    Searching the fields of NW Indiana and SW Michigan
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