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Beryl in Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Beryl in Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Beryl in Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Beryl in Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Beryl in Quartz from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 61473
Mineral:Beryl in Quartz
Locality:Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Four translucent green beryl crystals embedded in gray quartz. The beryl crystals are elongated hexagonal prisms with terminations buried in the quartz on the smaller crystals. Ex. Dr. Donald Miller collection; ex. Sal Avella (1928-2013)
Overall Size:12x6x5 cm
Crystals:30-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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