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Calcite from Cheshire traprock quarry, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Calcite from Cheshire traprock quarry, New Haven County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 10642
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Cheshire traprock quarry, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Colorless calcite crystals to 4 mm in pockets and on the surface throughout this specimen from an uncommon quarry, little known for minerals. With old label from L. Conklin. Fluoresces orange under UV illumination.
Overall Size:8x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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