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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 16158 |
| Mineral: | Calcite |
| Locality: | Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada |
| Description: | Large specimen of branching calcite crystals, locally known as Cactus Calcite. Large central crystals up to 6 cm long have smaller calcite sprays branching off at all angles. A large specimen for this locality. Ex. R. Eaton collection |
| Overall Size: | 7x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-70 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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