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Calcite (stalactite) from Crystal River Quarry #2, Citrus County, Florida

 
Calcite (stalactite) from Crystal River Quarry #2, Citrus County, Florida

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite (stalactite) from Crystal River Quarry #2, Citrus County, Florida

DESCRIPTION:No. 32617
Mineral:Calcite (stalactite)
Locality:Crystal River Quarry #2, Citrus County, Florida
Description:Elongated formation of colorless calcite crystals with a small hollow center visible from the bottom. The calcite fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:42x25x23 mm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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