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Calcite from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

Calcite from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 37521
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania
Description:Oblong cavity in limestone lined with golden scalenohedral calcite crystals. The calcite fluoresces white under UV illumination. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5016, collected in 1980
Overall Size:8x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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