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Strontianite pseudomorph after Celestine from Lime City, Wood County, Ohio

 
Strontianite pseudomorph after Celestine from Lime City, Wood County, Ohio

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Strontianite pseudomorph after Celestine from Lime City, Wood County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 14287
Mineral:Strontianite pseudomorph after Celestine
Locality:Lime City, Wood County, Ohio
Description:Classic specimen of white strontianite pseudomorphs after hexagonal celestine crystals up to 10 mm long. Minor colorless scalenohedral calcite crystals scattered around. Fluoresces blue-white under UV illumination. Ex. Russ Buckingham collection
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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