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Calcite from Brooksville, Citrus County, Florida

 
Calcite from Brooksville, Citrus County, Florida

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Brooksville, Citrus County, Florida

DESCRIPTION:No. 34842
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Brooksville, Citrus County, Florida
Description:Translucent pale yellow calcite crystals in an elongated cluster of diverging crystals. The calcite fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination. An area on the rear has several damaged crystals. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:6x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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