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Calcite (twinned crystals) with Pyrite inclusions from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) with Pyrite inclusions from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 39302
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals) with Pyrite inclusions
Locality:H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Two interpenetrant-twinned calcite crystals with microcrystalline pyrite inclusions in the outer layers. The crystal edges and corners show complex secondary crystal faces. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6193; collected by Bryon Brookmyer in 1985
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:25-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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