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Topaz from Porter Hill road cut, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut

 
Topaz from Porter Hill road cut, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 17471
Mineral:Topaz
Locality:Porter Hill road cut, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Description:Several crystals of translucent topaz with brown limonite staining. The largest crystal shows gemmy areas of good transparency. A classic specimen from a one time find many years ago. Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.
Overall Size:2x2x2 cm
Crystals:1-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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