Pequonnock River outcrops, Long Hill, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Pequonnock River outcrops | Group of Outcrops |
| Long Hill | Census-designated Place |
| Trumbull | Town |
| Fairfield County | County |
| Connecticut | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
41° 16' North , 73° 13' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Outcrops
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 36,018 (2017) | 3.0km |
| Easton | 7,625 (2017) | 6.9km |
| Bridgeport | 147,629 (2017) | 11.1km |
| Stratford | 51,384 (2017) | 11.5km |
| Shelton | 41,296 (2017) | 11.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury Mineralogical Society | Danbury, Connecticut | 24km |
| New Haven Mineral Club | New Haven, Connecticut | 25km |
| Stamford Mineralogical Society | Stamford, Connecticut | 36km |
| Lapidary and Mineral Society of Central Connecticut | Meriden, Connecticut | 46km |
Outcrops of The Straits Schist on the northwest bank of the Pequonnock River in the Long Hill area of Trumbull, Connecticut contain sub-parallel, nearly vertical high-temperature hydrothermal veins. Topaz crystals, some of which are gemmy and of golden color, are present in the veins. Crystals up to 15 x 8 mm have been collected.
Collecting commenced in 1979 during the time that Connecticut Route 25 expressway and Connecticut Route 111 were under construction. Status of collecting at present is unknown.
Collecting commenced in 1979 during the time that Connecticut Route 25 expressway and Connecticut Route 111 were under construction. Status of collecting at present is unknown.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsMineral List
2 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Topaz | 9.AF.35 | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
| F | Fluorine | |
| F | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Piedmontia DomainDomain
- Taconic ArcVolcanic Arc
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Pequonnock River outcrops, Long Hill, Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA