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Calcite (hollow stalactitic formation) from Florida Lime Co. Quarry, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 59188
Mineral:	Calcite (hollow stalactitic formation)
Locality:	Florida Lime Co. Quarry, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida
Description:	Stalactitic formation of transparent pale-yellow calcite with a hole running in the center where water dripped through as the calcite precipitated. The calcite fluoresces white under SW UV illumination and phosphoresces when extinguished. Ex. F. John Barlow (1914-2004) collection #2262; ex. Hugh Hammerslag collection #352
Overall Size:	9x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:	3-8 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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