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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Strontianite from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 9212
Mineral:Strontianite
Locality:Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania
Description:White hemispherical crystal rosettes of strontianite crystals up to 7 mm diameter on limestone matrix. Fluoresces blue-white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:3x2x1 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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