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Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 28059
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz
Locality:Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Several partial crystals of green elbaite tourmalines frozen in milky quartz matrix. Most of the crystals are exposed, but other are buried in the center. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); collected Sept. 4, 1922
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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