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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Delta Carbonate Quarry, York County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Delta Carbonate Quarry, York County, Pennsylvania

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Delta Carbonate Quarry, York County, Pennsylvania

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Delta Carbonate Quarry, York County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 41765
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Delta Carbonate Quarry, York County, Pennsylvania
Description:Translucent tabular calcite crystals that have short hexagonal prism faces and rhombic terminations. The large crystals are twinned on the C-axis. The outer surfaces have limonite coating giving a pleasing golden color typical of the find ca. 1990. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #298
Overall Size:11x9x6 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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