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Danbury, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA
Prismatic crystal of Danburite covered by mica on a matrix of perthitic feldspar, length of Danburite about 65 mm, photograph and collection Christof Schäfer. |
| © C.H.M.-Schäfer | Photo ID: 82489 View Count: 543 |
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Danbury, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA
7.7 x 6.1 x 1.9 cm. A mass of danburite, showing some crude crystal faces, from the type locality for the species. Probably from the early 1800s. According to Mindat: This is the type locality for danburite, the actual site has been destroyed by development. A high-rise building sits on the site. Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Sciences Collection.
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