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Marcasite on Calcite from Fogle Quarry, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas

 
Marcasite on Calcite from Fogle Quarry, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 7407
Mineral:Marcasite on Calcite
Locality:Fogle Quarry, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas
Description:Large complex crystal of calcite 25 mm across with limonite coating and scattered micro chalcopyrite. Calcite under the limonite coating fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Mounted in box for protection. Ex. Robert P. Bates (1926-2008) Collection #235
Overall Size:25x25x12 mm
Crystals:25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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