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Datolite with Stilpnomelane from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut

 
Datolite with Stilpnomelane from Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 5434
Mineral:Datolite with Stilpnomelane
Locality:Roncari Quarry, East Granby, Connecticut
Description:Mint-green crystals of lustrous datolite to 1 cm with selected areas coated with golden stilpnomelane. This unusual coating looks like powdered gold. Beautiful. Acquired originally in 1962. Ex. Swigert collection #807
Overall Size:10x6x6 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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