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Fluorite on Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Fluorite on Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 8633
Mineral:Fluorite on Quartz
Locality:Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Rare single crystal of dark purple-black fluorite 6 mm across on quartz and feldspar matrix from the classic Strickland Quarry, now a golf course and closed to collecting. Ex. Sidebottom collection #347
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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