Very Large Babingtonite on Calcite

Very Large Babingtonite on Calcite from Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Exceptionally large crystals of lustrous black Babingtonite (the Massachusetts State Mineral) on contrasting matrix of white Calcite. Superb specimen with no damage. Collected at the quarry in June, 1940. Ex. Earle Sullivan collection (Ct.).

Locality

Lane's Quarry, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Dimensions

6 x 4 x 3 cm.


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