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Beryl from Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

 
Beryl from Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Beryl from Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 55394
Mineral:Beryl
Locality:Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Description:Partial hexagonal beryl crystal with flat, well-defined crystal faces on the basal pinacoid termination and four prism faces. The beryl crystal has brown limonite stains on the termination face (may be cleaned). Specific gravity confirms no alteration. Ex. Boucher collection #1085
Overall Size:7x5x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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