Triphylite

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specimen
Triphylite
SpeciesSize
TriphyliteMiniature
Comments
Details
ColorsBlack, Grey
Origin
G. E. Smith Quarry (Chandler Mills Quarry), Newport, Sullivan Co., New Hampshire, USA
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 3.7 x 3.0 cm
Species
Description
A matrix specimen hosting a very SHARP 2.2-cm triphylite crystal, quite good for the species. Historically, this locality was famous for such - but they are now rare. Obtained in 1992 from the Curt Segeler collection. A label on the back of the specimen itself indicates it was found in 1948.