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Apophyllite

Roncari quarry (Tilcon quarry), East Granby, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA

Rosette formation of colorless apophyllite crystals with greenish chlorite inclusions. The apophyllite crystals are flattened, tabular crystals with beveled edges and complex corner faces. This famous quarry has been closed to collecting for many years. Overall size of mineral specimen: 34x30x20 mm. Size of individual crystals: 10-25 mm.
 © 2002 John H. BettsPhoto ID: 6985    View Count: 422

Apophyllite, Datolite : CaB[OH|SiO4]

Roncari quarry (Tilcon quarry), East Granby, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA

4" wide cluster of creamy bladed apophyllite on pale green frosted datolite.
 © Paul GilmorePhoto ID: 119029    View Count: 129
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