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Calcite from Martin Limestone Quarry, west of Martindale, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite from Martin Limestone Quarry, west of Martindale, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Calcite from Martin Limestone Quarry, west of Martindale, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 45080
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Martin Limestone Quarry, west of Martindale, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Limonite-stained translucent calcite crystals with a well defined C-axis twin on the smaller crystals. Unfortunately the calcite crystals grew in a tight cavity that restricted complete development of the crystals - all are partial crystals.
Overall Size:7x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:30-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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