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Calcite (stalactite) from Florida Lime Co. Quarry, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida

 
Calcite (stalactite) from Florida Lime Co. Quarry, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida

Calcite (stalactite) from Florida Lime Co. Quarry, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida

Calcite (stalactite) from Florida Lime Co. Quarry, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite (stalactite) from Florida Lime Co. Quarry, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida

DESCRIPTION:No. 51611
Mineral:Calcite (stalactite)
Locality:Florida Lime Co. Quarry, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida
Description:Classic specimen of stalactitic transparent yellow calcite crystals with a hole running up through the center where fluids entered the cavity. The calcite crystals are complex scalenohedral form, fully crystallized all sides, and were cleaned with HCL. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:4.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:4-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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