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Calcite with Bitumen from Kentucky Stone Quarry, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky

 
Calcite with Bitumen from Kentucky Stone Quarry, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky

Calcite with Bitumen from Kentucky Stone Quarry, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky

Calcite with Bitumen from Kentucky Stone Quarry, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky

Calcite with Bitumen from Kentucky Stone Quarry, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky

Calcite with Bitumen from Kentucky Stone Quarry, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite with Bitumen from Kentucky Stone Quarry, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky

DESCRIPTION:No. 63355
Mineral:Calcite with Bitumen
Locality:Kentucky Stone Quarry, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky
Description:Lustrous transparent brown calcite crystals with one area coated with dark-brown bitumen — naturally occurring petroleum. The calcite crystals are rhombohedral form with glassy crystal faces. Ex. Mort Metersky collection #Ca-774; acquired in trade in 1992 from Ed Francis
Overall Size:5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:3-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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