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Quartz from Lantern Hill, North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut

 
Quartz from Lantern Hill, North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut

Quartz from Lantern Hill, North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 29262
Mineral:Quartz
Locality:Lantern Hill, North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut
Description:Massive milky quartz matrix coated on one face with lustrous crystals. Bottom sawn flat. From the famous quartz hill that was mined for silica for many years, until it was absorbed by the nearby Foxwoods casino development.
Overall Size:10x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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