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Lithiophilite from Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut (Type Locality for Lithiophilite)

 
Lithiophilite from Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut (Type Locality for Lithiophilite)

Lithiophilite from Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut (Type Locality for Lithiophilite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 52205
Mineral:Lithiophilite
Locality:Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut (Type Locality for Lithiophilite)
Description:Crystallized mass of translucent red-brown lithiophilite on smoky quartz. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection; ex. Peter Zodac (1894-1967), founder of Rocks and Mineral magazine
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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