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Datolite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

 
Datolite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Datolite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Datolite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 36321
Mineral:Datolite
Locality:Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Description:Pale mint-green datolite crystals on basalt matrix. The datolite varies from translucent (milky) to transparent (gemmy). This specimen is hard to photograph and must be seen in person to be appreciated. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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