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Celestine with Calcite from Yate Quarry, Bristol, England

 
Celestine with Calcite from Yate Quarry, Bristol, England

Celestine with Calcite from Yate Quarry, Bristol, England

Celestine with Calcite from Yate Quarry, Bristol, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 43335
Mineral:Celestine with Calcite
Locality:Yate Quarry, Bristol, England
Description:Elongates translucent white celestine (celestite) crystals up to 35 mm long with translucent yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 15 mm long. The celestine fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #472
Overall Size:7x7x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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