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Dyke Park, Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA



Detailed Mineral List:
Baryte
Formula: BaSO4
Reference: Ryerson (1972): Rock Hound's Guide to Conn.
'Flint'
Habit: massive
Colour: dark gray to black with white coating
Description: Irregular nodules up to 1 foot or so.
Reference: Ryerson (1972): Rock Hound's Guide to Conn.
Photo: © 2012 Harold Moritz. Flint from Dyke Park, Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA
Fluorite
Formula: CaF2
Description: Described as fluorescent, no color given.
Reference: Ryerson (1972): Rock Hound's Guide to Conn.


3 entries listed. 2 valid minerals.

References

Lent, Mrs. Vernon A. (1967): Flint Nodules in Stamford, Conn. Rocks and Minerals. Vol. 42, No. 5.

Ryerson, Kathleen. (1972): Rock Hound's Guide to Connecticut. Pequot Press.

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