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Quartz var. Amethyst with Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut

 
Quartz var. Amethyst with Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut

Quartz var. Amethyst with Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 23378
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst with Datolite
Locality:Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut
Description:Scepter crystals of pale purple amethyst quartz with light green datolite crystals on the base. The amethyst scepters have stems of milky quartz with coating of microcrystalline quartz in parallel orientation. The scepter caps are just the termination. Ex. L. Sidebottom collection #73
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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