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Strontianite from Mackville Quarry, north of Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin

 
Strontianite from Mackville Quarry, north of Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Strontianite from Mackville Quarry, north of Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Strontianite from Mackville Quarry, north of Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION:No. 60231
Mineral:Strontianite
Locality:Mackville Quarry, north of Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Description:Pristine white elongated scalenohedral strontianite crystals in hemispherical aggregates to 5 mm diameter on brown limestone. The strontianite crystals fluoresce white under SW UV illumination. Ex. G. Richards
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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