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Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

 
Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 39906
Mineral:Datolite
Locality:Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Sparkling plate of yellow-green datolite crystals from an old collection before the quarry tightly increased security to prevent illegal collecting. This locality is famous for the datolite that is best in Connecticut. Ex. Sidebottom collection #192
Overall Size:7x5x2 cm
Crystals:3-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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