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Strontianite from
Meckley's Quarry, Mandata, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA



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Meckley's Quarry, Mandata, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, USA
© 2007, J. Weissman
Description
Habit:crystaline matts
Colour:white
UV Fluorescence:good cream white flourescence, with phosphorecent response SWUV
Quality of samples:Poor for species, only of interest for locality collectors. (#)
Rarity at site:Rare
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
References
References:The Mineralogy of Pennsylvania 1966-1975; Robert C. Smith II pg. 251
Comments
scarce mineral at the site. found in association with Celestine and milky white Calcite crystals.
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