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Spessartite Garnet and Beryl in Albite from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Spessartite Garnet and Beryl in Albite from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 5888
Mineral:Spessartite Garnet and Beryl in Albite
Locality:Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Small lustrous garnet crystals to 1 mm diameter scattered over albite matrix from a classic pegmatite locality, now long closed. Ex. L. Sidebottom collection #343
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:.5-1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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