Discovered in 1825 in Cornwall, England, this mineral is named for mineralogist Robert Jameson (1774-1854) of Edinburgh. It is recognized by its characteristic fibrous appearance and is found in ore veins of low to moderate temperatures.
Minerals
Discovered in 1825 in Cornwall, England, this mineral is named for mineralogist Robert Jameson (1774-1854) of Edinburgh. It is recognized by its characteristic fibrous appearance and is found in ore veins of low to moderate temperatures.
Mineral Photos courtesy of R.Weller/Cochise College