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Calcite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

 
Calcite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

DESCRIPTION:No. 15920
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Description:Very aesthetic specimen of doubly-terminated golden calcite crystals in a stacked formation on a thin plate of matrix. The upper most calcite is a c-axis twin. Excellent deep golden color (hard to find these days). One termination cleaved. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M1017
Overall Size:12x8x5 cm
Crystals:6-8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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