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Schorl Tourmaline from Route 9 road cut, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Schorl Tourmaline from Route 9 road cut, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Schorl Tourmaline from Route 9 road cut, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Schorl Tourmaline from Route 9 road cut, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 58099
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline
Locality:Route 9 road cut, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Lustrous black schorl tourmaline crystal with shallow three-faced pyramidal termination on gray biotite schist. The schorl crystal separated from the schist which was restored into position with glue.
Overall Size:5x3x2 cm
Crystals:50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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