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Aragonite from Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

 
Aragonite from Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

Aragonite from Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

Aragonite from Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Aragonite from Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 28385
Mineral:Aragonite
Locality:Jones Mine, Caernarvon Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Description:Vein formation of salmon-colored aragonite from the famous Jones Mine - a famous, but seldom-collected locality. Fluoresces yellow-white under UV illumination. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); collected Sept. 3, 1934
Overall Size:6x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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