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Calcite from Wimpy Material Quarry, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite from Wimpy Material Quarry, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania

Calcite from Wimpy Material Quarry, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania

Calcite from Wimpy Material Quarry, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 25737
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Wimpy Material Quarry, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania
Description:Several generations of calcite grown on top of each other. The first crystal was a 4 cm scalenohedral crystal, followed by overgrowth of flattened rhombic crystals in parallel orientation.
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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