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Aquamarine from Stoneham and Vicinity, Oxford County, Maine.

Authors :
Francis, Carl A.
Felch, Myles
Falster, Alexander U.
Bailey, Douglas A.
Source :
Rocks & Minerals; Jan/Feb2016, Vol. 91 Issue 1, p28-35, 8p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the mineralogy of the pegmatite such as beryl discovered at the Aldrich quarry in Stoneham, Oxford Hills, Portland, Maine. It states that beryl crystals are found in pegmatite and cavities and is the result of hydrothermal crystallization. It mentions that the pegmatites in Maine are the source of the finest gems in North America.

Subjects

Subjects :
CLASSIFICATION of minerals
PEGMATITES
BERYL
QUARRIES & quarrying
HYDROTHERMAL synthesis
GEMS & precious stones

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00357529
Volume :
91
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Rocks & Minerals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
111556338
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00357529.2016.1099131
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