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Phenakite on Smoky Quartz from Lord Hill Quarry, Stoneham, Oxford County, Maine

 
Phenakite on Smoky Quartz from Lord Hill Quarry, Stoneham, Oxford County, Maine

Phenakite on Smoky Quartz from Lord Hill Quarry, Stoneham, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 31496
Mineral:Phenakite on Smoky Quartz
Locality:Lord Hill Quarry, Stoneham, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Partial crystal of translucent smoky quartz with sparkling crystals of colorless phenakite coating one surface. There are several large phenakite crystals mixed in with many smaller crystals. Rare mineral species for Maine. Old collection # 2509
Overall Size:5.5x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:.5-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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