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Kyanite in Quartz from Gile Mountain Formation, Pomfret, Windsor County, Vermont

 
Kyanite in Quartz from Gile Mountain Formation, Pomfret, Windsor County, Vermont

Kyanite in Quartz from Gile Mountain Formation, Pomfret, Windsor County, Vermont

Kyanite in Quartz from Gile Mountain Formation, Pomfret, Windsor County, Vermont

Kyanite in Quartz from Gile Mountain Formation, Pomfret, Windsor County, Vermont

DESCRIPTION:No. 81370
Mineral:Kyanite in Quartz
Locality:Gile Mountain Formation, Pomfret, Windsor County, Vermont
Description:Many transparent-to-translucent deep-blue kyanite crystals embedded in quartz from the geologic formation that runs from Pomfret to the Connecticut River. More kyanite crystals can be exposed by chipping off the quartz. Ex. S. Kelland collection; acquired in 2007; ex. Betts #37394; ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:9x6x3 cm
Crystals:10-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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