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Celestine with Strontianite from Lime City Quarry, Wood County, Ohio

 
Celestine with Strontianite from Lime City Quarry, Wood County, Ohio

Celestine with Strontianite from Lime City Quarry, Wood County, Ohio

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Celestine with Strontianite from Lime City Quarry, Wood County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 32492
Mineral:Celestine with Strontianite
Locality:Lime City Quarry, Wood County, Ohio
Description:Medium blue crystals of translucent celestine (celestite) in complex cluster on limestone matrix. The celestine crystals are lustrous and have asymmetric beveled terminations and have partial coating of strontianite microcrystals. Good color,
Overall Size:9x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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