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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 25721
Mineral:Strontianite on Calcite
Locality:Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania
Description:Hemispherical clusters up to 9 mm diameter of white strontianite on colorless calcite. The strontianite fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination. Ex. Don Schmerling collection
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:2-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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