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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 37077
Mineral:Strontianite and Calcite
Locality:Faylor-Middle Creek Quarry, 3 km WSW of Winfield, Union County, Pennsylvania
Description:Spherical rosettes up to 7 mm across of radiating white strontianite crystals. Scattered throughout are transparent yellowish calcite crystals up to 9 mm. Some areas have brown limonite staining. The strontianite fluoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:6x5x2 cm
Crystals:1-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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