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Strontianite and Calcite from Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

 
Strontianite and Calcite from Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Strontianite and Calcite from Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 22621
Mineral:Strontianite and Calcite
Locality:Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Description:Cavity in limestone matrix lined with large calcite crystals up to 2 cm with overgrowth of white, scalenohedral strontianite crystals up to 4 mm long. The strontianite crystals fluoresce under UV illumination.
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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