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Calcite from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Calcite from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Calcite from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Calcite from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 45576
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Scalenohedral calcite crystal 40 mm long overgrown with parallel rhombohedral second generation of calcite crystals to 25 mm. The calcite is translucent gray, probably due to inclusions, and some thin edges appear white. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #6914; collected in 1985 by Bryon Brookmyer
Overall Size:7x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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