Columbite in Quartz and Albite
Columbite in Quartz and Albite from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Sharp, well defined Columbite crystal in Smoky Quartz and Albite matrix. The Columbite crystal is thin, rectangular form with subtle striations on the flat faces. An excellent example of Columbite from this famous quarry - now a golf course. Ex. L. Sidebottom collection #703.
Locality Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Dimensions 5.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm.
Specimen Grade B
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