Minerals In the Great State of Connecticut

Connecticut is a very mineralogicaly rich state, with many interesting mineral deposits. We have several richly mineralized basalt ridges, two productive pegmatite districts, plenty of faulted quartz deposits, metamorphic deposits and literally tons of other interesting features that any mineralogist would enjoy. However, many localities are getting shut down, and it can be hard to gain access to some old sites. Luckily, I am here to save the day, eking out whatever remains from 'dead' localities and pursuing new ones. I am lucky to be very successful at it too!  I hope everyone enjoys my tails of mineral hunting in CT.