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Calcite with Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut

 
Calcite with Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut

Calcite with Datolite from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 13138
Mineral:Calcite with Datolite
Locality:Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut
Description:Superb specimen of twinned calcite crystals up to 6 cm with scattered datolite crystals up to 1 mm on the surface of the calcite. The largest crystals are twinned on the {0001} plane. An excellent specimen. ex. Al Sebela (1921-2000) collection
Overall Size:9x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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