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Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

 
Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 46899
Mineral:Celestine on Calcite
Locality:Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Description:Double-sided specimen of sparkling transparent brown calcite crystals to 2.5 mm with translucent blue-gray rhombic celestine (celestite) crystals to 6 mm covering front and rear of a thin limestone core.
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:0.5-6.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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