State Route 102 road cut, Oakland, Burrillville, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA

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Quartz (Var: Amethyst) : SiO₂
	State Route 102 road cut, Oakland, Burrillville, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA 3.8 x 3.8 x 3.4 cm. From an old collection (Frank Hess), a very rare specimen of amethyst from the old Quaker Site in the Oakland area of Rhode Island. It features two bright and gemmy crystals that have grown side-by-side (a bit of tip damage to them) - very transparent with a subtle purple glow from inside. Ex. Richard Hauck Collection.
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State Route 102 road cut, Oakland, Burrillville, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA

Quartz (Var: Amethyst) : SiO2

Quartz (Var: Amethyst) : SiO₂