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Albite and Smoky Quartz from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

 
Albite and Smoky Quartz from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Albite and Smoky Quartz from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 56693
Mineral:Albite and Smoky Quartz
Locality:Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Description:Domed formation of tan-colored bladed albite crystals to 3 mm with lustrous transparent dark smoky quartz crystals to 15 mm. The smoky quartz crystals are all in parallel orientation (unusual). Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #246, collected in the 1960s-70s.
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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