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Beryl var. Aquamarine from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Beryl var. Aquamarine from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Beryl var. Aquamarine from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 49360
Mineral:Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality:Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Terminated translucent green hexagonal aquamarine beryl crystal in quartz-biotite schist. The aquamarine crystal has areas of brown limonite stains that can be cleaned.
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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