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

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

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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite with Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 60062
Mineral:Calcite with Datolite
Locality:Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Transparent-to-translucent yellow calcite crystals to 60 mm with complex crystallization patterns on the crystal faces. The calcite crystals have waxy luster on most faces. Minor pale-green datolite microcrystals are on the bottom. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #393; ex. Carl R. Bentley (1941- ) #391-R
Overall Size:10x9x6 cm
Crystals:micro to 60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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