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Calcite var. Travertine from Wenpt(?) Bros. Quarry, Springtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite var. Travertine from Wenpt(?) Bros. Quarry, Springtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Calcite var. Travertine from Wenpt(?) Bros. Quarry, Springtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 31115
Mineral:Calcite var. Travertine
Locality:Wenpt(?) Bros. Quarry, Springtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Description:Banded formation of white calcite, variety travertine with old label listing the location. The quarry name cannot be rear easily, and the location was not noted in the literature. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); collected Sept. 29, 1935
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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