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Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

 
Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Celestine on Calcite from Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 76662
Mineral:Celestine on Calcite
Locality:Meckley's Quarry, 1.2 km south of Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Description:Lustrous translucent blue celestine (celestite) crystals to 4 mm on lustrous transparent gray calcite crystals to 0.5 mm lining one face of tan-colored limestone. The celestine crystals are rhombic tabular form with striated faces.
Overall Size:5.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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