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Celestine and Calcite from Hively Gap, Pendleton County, West Virginia

 
Celestine and Calcite from Hively Gap, Pendleton County, West Virginia

Celestine and Calcite from Hively Gap, Pendleton County, West Virginia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Celestine and Calcite from Hively Gap, Pendleton County, West Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 48298
Mineral:Celestine and Calcite
Locality:Hively Gap, Pendleton County, West Virginia
Description:Translucent gray-white celestine (celestite) crystals to 12 mm on translucent yellow calcite crystals to 2 mm. The celestine crystals fluoresce under UV illumination.
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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