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Greenockite and Quartz from Route 25 Road cut, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut

 
Greenockite and Quartz from Route 25 Road cut, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Greenockite and Quartz from Route 25 Road cut, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 35819
Mineral:Greenockite and Quartz
Locality:Route 25 Road cut, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Description:Rich specimen of bright yellow greenockite microcrystals up to .05 mm with colorless quartz crystals up to 3 mm from a one-time find during road construction near Mine Hill, the old tungsten mining area. Rare.
Overall Size:6x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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