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Brazilianite from
Fillow Quarry (Branchville Quarry; Branchville Mica Mine; Smith Mine), Branchville, Town of Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA

Description
Comments:	according to Januzzi (1976 & 1994): micro-crystal found in the outer altered portion of an amblygonite crystal
Habit:	spheroidal aggregate with a radial, coarse fibrous structure
Quality of samples:	Poor for species, only of interest for locality collectors. (#)
Rarity at site:	Extremely Rare
Confirmation
Validity:	Unconfirmed/Questioned
References
References:	Januzzi, 1976. Mineral Localities of CT and Southeastern NY State, p.228.
Data
Mineral Data:	Click here to view Brazilianite data
Locality Data:	Click here to view Fillow Quarry (Branchville Quarry; Branchville Mica Mine; Smith Mine), Branchville, Town of Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA

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