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Celestine from Penfield Quarry, Monroe County, New York

 
Celestine from Penfield Quarry, Monroe County, New York

Celestine from Penfield Quarry, Monroe County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 39534
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:Penfield Quarry, Monroe County, New York
Description:Large specimen with rich coverage of translucent blue-gray celestine (celestite) crystals filling a shallow cavity in limestone matrix. Many of the celestine crystals are in chain-like aggregates of parallel crystals.
Overall Size:13x11x8 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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