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Quartz var. Tessin-habit from Becker Quarry, West Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut

 
Quartz var. Tessin-habit from Becker Quarry, West Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 16515
Mineral:Quartz var. Tessin-habit
Locality:Becker Quarry, West Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut
Description:Tapered crystal of translucent smoky quartz from a unique, little-known locality. The elongated taper is due to microscopic alternating prism and termination faces. See article The Remarkable Quartz Crystals of West Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut in Rocks and Minerals v.78 #4
Overall Size:4x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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