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Calcite from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

Calcite from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

Calcite from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 64683
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania
Description:Transparent pale-yellow calcite crystal on gray limestone coated with unusual circular (leopard spot) patterns on the crystal faces. The main calcite crystal is doubly-terminated scalenohedral form with small rhombohedral faces on the tips. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:27x20x15 mm
Crystals:1-19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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