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Calcite, twinned crystals from Baltimore Tunnel, Lion Hill District, Ophir, Utah

 
Calcite, twinned crystals from Baltimore Tunnel, Lion Hill District, Ophir, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 11500
Mineral:Calcite, twinned crystals
Locality:Baltimore Tunnel, Lion Hill District, Ophir, Utah
Description:Butterfly-twin calcite crystals 5 cm across with overgrowth of opaque white calcite 2-3 mm crystals. The bottom show the base of the twin with the twin plane visible in the cleavage planes.
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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