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Celestine and Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

 
Celestine and Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Celestine and Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Celestine and Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 33941
Mineral:Celestine and Calcite
Locality:Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Description:Large cluster of many crystal lined cavities in limestone with pale blue celestine (celestite) crystals up to 14 mm and sparkling brown calcite crystals up to 2 mm. The cavities are very full with little room for additional growth.
Overall Size:14x11x8 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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