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Beryl in Albite-Quartz-Muscovite from Strickland Hill Prospect, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Beryl in Albite-Quartz-Muscovite from Strickland Hill Prospect, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 60004
Mineral:Beryl in Albite-Quartz-Muscovite
Locality:Strickland Hill Prospect, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Two translucent blue-green beryl partial crystals in albite-quartz-muscovite from a small prospect on Strickland Hill (not to be confused with the Strickland Quarry on adjacent Collins Hill) found during the excavation of a pipeline on east slope. Ex. Dr. Donald Miller collection; ex. Betts #4288, collected June 1997 during pipeline excavation
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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