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Columbite-(Fe) from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Columbite-(Fe) from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Columbite-(Fe) from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 23382
Mineral:Columbite-(Fe)
Locality:Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Sharp, well defined columbite crystal in smoky quartz and albite matrix. The columbite crystal is thin, rectangular form with subtle striations on the flat faces. An excellent example of columbite from this famous quarry - now a golf course. Ex. L. Sidebottom collection #703
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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