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Strontianite from Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama

 
Strontianite from Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama

Strontianite from Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama

DESCRIPTION:No. 41028
Mineral:Strontianite
Locality:Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama
Description:Oblong cavity in limestone matrix lined with elongated scalenohedral strontianite crystals that fluoresce moderately under UV illumination. A rare mineral specimen from Alabama. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6945; originally acquired in 1986
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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