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Cruson, Daniel. (1991), Feldspar Quarries and The Mining History of Newtown. Triassic Valley Bulletin: August/September.

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Original EntryCruson, Daniel. (1991), Feldspar Quarries and The Mining History of Newtown. Triassic Valley Bulletin: August/September.
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Full ReferenceCruson, Daniel. (1991), Feldspar Quarries and The Mining History of Newtown. Triassic Valley Bulletin: August/September.
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Captain Cook's Quarry (Purdy Station Quarry), Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Cook Quarry on Harry Wiley Farm, Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Grace Feldspar Mine, Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Sandy Hook gold mine (Blackwell's mine), Sandy Hook, Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Mineral Occurrences

LocalityMineral(s)
Captain Cook's Quarry (Purdy Station Quarry), Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAⓘ Microcline
Cook Quarry on Harry Wiley Farm, Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAⓘ Albite, ⓘ Microcline, ⓘ Quartz
Grace Feldspar Mine, Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAⓘ Albite, ⓘ Microcline, ⓘ Quartz

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