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Quartz var. Milky Quartz from summit of Spruce Mountain, Woodstock, Oxford County, Maine

 
Quartz var. Milky Quartz from summit of Spruce Mountain, Woodstock, Oxford County, Maine

Quartz var. Milky Quartz from summit of Spruce Mountain, Woodstock, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 56261
Mineral:Quartz var. Milky Quartz
Locality:summit of Spruce Mountain, Woodstock, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Several large translucent milky quartz crystals with lustrous termination faces. Penney reports that this was the largest specimen he collected at this obscure location. The bottom was sawn flat to remove excess bulk without risking damage. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection, collected in the 1960s.
Overall Size:20x11x7 cm
Crystals:10-90 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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