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Datolite from Westfield Trap Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

 
Datolite from Westfield Trap Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Datolite from Westfield Trap Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Datolite from Westfield Trap Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Datolite from Westfield Trap Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 28007
Mineral:Datolite
Locality:Westfield Trap Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Description:Lustrous pale-green datolite crystals in layered formation. The datolite is transparent to translucent with glassy crystal faces. The color is quite pale (hard to photograph). Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); acqired Sept. 6, 1936 from Wards
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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