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Calcite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Calcite from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 18628
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Excellent cluster of translucent, yellow calcite crystals. The crystal surfaces are very lustrous (surprisingly, this specimen has NOT been cleaned in acid!). The crystal form is scalenohedral with many complex secondary faces.
Overall Size:12x8x5 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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