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Hemimorphite var. Calamine from Saucon Valley Zinc Mines, Friedensville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

 
Hemimorphite var. Calamine from Saucon Valley Zinc Mines, Friedensville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Hemimorphite var. Calamine from Saucon Valley Zinc Mines, Friedensville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Hemimorphite var. Calamine from Saucon Valley Zinc Mines, Friedensville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27853
Mineral:Hemimorphite var. Calamine
Locality:Saucon Valley Zinc Mines, Friedensville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Description:Sparkling cluster of hemimorphite crystals in aggregates up to 5 mm diameter lining an elongated cavity in the matrix. The hemimorphite looks beautiful under magnification: transparent, lustrous crystals with well developed terminations. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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