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Albite, Muscovite, Schorl Tourmaline from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Albite, Muscovite, Schorl Tourmaline from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 16285
Mineral:Albite, Muscovite, Schorl Tourmaline
Locality:Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Pegmatite conglomerate of white albite crystals up to 15 mm with muscovite crystals up to 10 mm and minor black schorl tourmaline crystals up to 5 mm. Several orange arrows on the specimen points to unknown item of interest. Ex. L. Sidebottom collection #651
Overall Size:10x9x6 cm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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