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Calcite and Pyrite from Thomaston Dam Railroad Cut, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut

 
Calcite and Pyrite from Thomaston Dam Railroad Cut, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Calcite and Pyrite from Thomaston Dam Railroad Cut, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite and Pyrite from Thomaston Dam Railroad Cut, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 30589
Mineral:Calcite and Pyrite
Locality:Thomaston Dam Railroad Cut, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut
Description:Rectangular specimen with shallow pocket lined with yellowish calcite crystals up to 15 mm and metallic pyrite crystals up to 1 mm. The calcite exhibits two different crystal habits: scalenohedral and hexagonal prisms. Bottom/sides sawn flat. ex. Al Sebela (1921-2000) collection
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:.5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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