Petrillo Quarry, Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, USA

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An aggregate quarry in gabbro. Located on the North side of Edgemore Road. Started about 1866 and owned by Mr. A, Petrillo. Workings were 600 feet long by 500 feet wide and 75 feet deep (or high at the face).

This quarry was backfilled and developed in 2002. (MRH-Wil, DE)

References:
Rocks & Minerals (1946): 21: 280.

Mineral List:

Quartz
var: Smoky Quartz

1 entry listed.

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