Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Muscovite from
State Route 8 exit 37, Watertown, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA


Locality type:Road Cutting
Classification
Species:Muscovite
Formula:KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Quality for species:Rock forming mineral/non-crystalline/little interest for collectors.(##)
Abundance at site:Very common
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Anatase1 photo of Muscovite associated with Anatase at this locality.
Pyrite1 photo of Muscovite associated with Pyrite at this locality.
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Muscovite data
Locality Data:Click here to view State Route 8 exit 37, Watertown, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:130966
Long-form Identifier:1:3:130966:9
GUID (UUID V4):1025ff7d-8a95-430f-aa94-8097c9c2a880
Nearest other occurrences of Muscovite
1.5km (0.9 miles) Blue Stone Quarry, Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
2.1km (1.3 miles) Unnamed quarry, Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
4.9km (3.1 miles) Waterbury Road quarry, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
5.9km (3.7 miles) Reynolds Bridge, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
8.3km (5.1 miles) Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
10.3km (6.4 miles) Thomaston Dam pegmatite, Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
10.4km (6.4 miles) Turkey Hill, Prospect, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
10.5km (6.5 miles) East Main Street construction site, Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
10.5km (6.6 miles) Morris Dam Quarry (East Morris Dam), Morris, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
10.7km (6.7 miles) Thomaston Dam railroad cut, Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
References
 
Mineral and/or Locality  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: April 23, 2024 19:13:19
Go to top of page