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Calcite on Celestine from Route 13 road cut, Chittenango Falls, Madison County, New York

 
Calcite on Celestine from Route 13 road cut, Chittenango Falls, Madison County, New York

Calcite on Celestine from Route 13 road cut, Chittenango Falls, Madison County, New York

Calcite on Celestine from Route 13 road cut, Chittenango Falls, Madison County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 46155
Mineral:Calcite on Celestine
Locality:Route 13 road cut, Chittenango Falls, Madison County, New York
Description:Transparent-to-translucent yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals to 38 mm on gray limestone with translucent blue-gray celestine crystals to 25 mm. The calcite crystals have a silky surface luster. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:6x5.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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