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Calcite on Apophyllite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite on Apophyllite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Calcite on Apophyllite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite on Apophyllite from French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27855
Mineral:Calcite on Apophyllite
Locality:French Creek Iron Mines, St. Peters, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Rhombic crystals of golden calcite up to 3 mm overgrown on transparent, colorless apophyllite crystals up to 3 mm. The calcite fluoresces under UV illumination. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:9x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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