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Apophyllite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

 
Apophyllite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 19207
Mineral:Apophyllite
Locality:Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Rosette formation of colorless apophyllite crystals with greenish chlorite inclusions. The apophyllite crystals are flattened, tabular crystals with beveled edges and complex corner faces. This famous quarry has been closed to collecting for many years.
Overall Size:34x30x20 mm
Crystals:10-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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