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Strontianite

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Description
Locality: 
Meckley's Quarry, Mandata, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 12 × 5.5 cm
Description

Stained, but not unattractive, strontianite and calcite “balls”. (However, the staining does quench the UV response from the strontianite.) The strontianite is the more “spiky”, lighter colored stuff (mostly on the left). The calcite has a more reddish and “pebbly” appearance. It consists of small, fairly well formed rhombs, in many places covered by a second generation of very small xls.

Weight 17.2 oz. Beastly expensive to ship.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Strontianite

Formula: 
SrCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.15
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
3.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Strontian, North West Highlands (Argyllshire), Scotland, UK
LMB minerals

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In addition to the standard terms and conditions, please note the following. Almost all IDs are visual. While in most cases the ID is obvious, there may be cases where it is not. If you are doubtful about a particular ID, please ask for more information. Or do not bid! Similarly, if you are not sure that the specimen meets your criteria, do not bid. I have tdone the best I can with the photos. Nevertheless, if you are not happy with a specimen for any reason, I will refund the bid price – but not the shipping costs (unless the fault is clearly mine) – if the specimen is returned. This policy applies even if analysis of the specimen shows that my ID was incorrect. When in doubt, ask - or don’t bid. Note that most crystals at MSH and Varennes are micros - even if on large specimens. Please pay attention to the stated sizes. Any customs duties, fees etc. are the responsibility of the buyer.