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Aragonite from Hellertown Cave, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

 
Aragonite from Hellertown Cave, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 28015
Mineral:Aragonite
Locality:Hellertown Cave, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Description:Banded formation of white aragonite from the famous Hellertown cave that was discovered during a construction project (sewer excavation?) in the middle of the town. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); collected July 4, 1917
Overall Size:6x5x5 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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