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Calcite (twinned crystal) with Pyrite inclusions from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

 
Calcite (twinned crystal) with Pyrite inclusions from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Calcite (twinned crystal) with Pyrite inclusions from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Calcite (twinned crystal) with Pyrite inclusions from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Calcite (twinned crystal) with Pyrite inclusions from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Calcite (twinned crystal) with Pyrite inclusions from H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 54962
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystal) with Pyrite inclusions
Locality:H.R. Miller Limestone Quarry, Wabank Road, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Description:Transparent colorless calcite crystal with yellow-green coloration caused by microscopic pyrite inclusions in the outermost layer. The calcite crystal is twinned on a plane running through the center and has small colorless calcite crystals on top edge.
Overall Size:35x22x16 mm
Crystals:micro to 35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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