January 14, 2011

Benstonite is one of thirteen minerals first discovered in Arkansas. The mineral was named in honor of University of Illinois ore dressing metallurgist Orlando J. Benston. Shown here is a specimen from Chamberlain Creek Valley near Magnet Cove (Hot Spring County).

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