AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Calcite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Calcite from La Sirena Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico

 
Calcite from La Sirena Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico

Calcite from La Sirena Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico

Calcite from La Sirena Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from La Sirena Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 15872
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:La Sirena Mine, Guanajuato, Mexico
Description:Single crystal of white calcite with minute (1-2 mm) crystal faces all in parallel orientation overgrown on the faces of a large rhombic crystal. With illumination from the right angle, reflections come off all the minute faces simultaneously.
Overall Size:4x4x3 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;