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Sphalerite and Galena from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

 
Sphalerite and Galena from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

Sphalerite and Galena from Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 27886
Mineral:Sphalerite and Galena
Locality:Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania
Description:Red-orange sphalerite frozen in white calcite matrix with metallic galena. The sphalerite fluoresces bright orange under UV illumination. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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