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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 37557
Mineral:Celestine and Calcite
Locality:Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania
Description:Tapered blue-gray celestine (celestite) crystals up to 10 mm mixed with sparkling pale yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals up 10 mm. The celestine crystals have a silky surface luster. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #17084, collected in 1982
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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