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Beryllonite from Beryllonite Locality, east of the Melrose Quarry, Sugarloaf Mountain, Stoneham, Oxford County, Maine (Type Locality for Beryllonite)

 
Beryllonite from Beryllonite Locality, east of the Melrose Quarry, Sugarloaf Mountain, Stoneham, Oxford County, Maine (Type Locality for Beryllonite)

Beryllonite from Beryllonite Locality, east of the Melrose Quarry, Sugarloaf Mountain, Stoneham, Oxford County, Maine (Type Locality for Beryllonite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 50296
Mineral:Beryllonite
Locality:Beryllonite Locality, east of the Melrose Quarry, Sugarloaf Mountain, Stoneham, Oxford County, Maine (Type Locality for Beryllonite)
Description:Complexly crystallized transparent beryllonite crystal with naturally crystallized irregular surfaces on all sides. A rare specimen of beryllonite from the Type Locality where it was first described. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection; ex. Peter Zodac (1894-1967), founder of Rocks and Mineral magazine
Overall Size:18x12x10 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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