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Calcite pseudomorph after Aragonite from Natural cave found in Northern Lights Mine, Mineral County, Nevada

 
Calcite pseudomorph after Aragonite from Natural cave found in Northern Lights Mine, Mineral County, Nevada

Calcite pseudomorph after Aragonite from Natural cave found in Northern Lights Mine, Mineral County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 15679
Mineral:Calcite pseudomorph after Aragonite
Locality:Natural cave found in Northern Lights Mine, Mineral County, Nevada
Description:Encrustation pseudomorph (epimorph) of calcite crystals up to 10 mm over thin aragonite crystals from a unique, one-time find. No damage, no missing crystals.
Overall Size:6x6x4 cm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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