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Quartz with Magnesite, Kyanite, Almandine from Becker Quarry, West Willington, Connecticut

 
Quartz with Magnesite, Kyanite, Almandine from Becker Quarry, West Willington, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 8886
Mineral:Quartz with Magnesite, Kyanite, Almandine
Locality:Becker Quarry, West Willington, Connecticut
Description:Complex quartz crystals exhibiting Tessin habit growth, reverse scepters and other unique shapes in transparent crystals to 10 mm long. Very rare occurrence. See article The Remarkable Quartz Crystals of West Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut in Rocks and Minerals v.78 #4
Overall Size:7x4x2 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm
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