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Calcite with sand inclusions from Washabaugh County, South Dakota

 
Calcite with sand inclusions from Washabaugh County, South Dakota

DESCRIPTION:No. 19384
Mineral:Calcite with sand inclusions
Locality:Washabaugh County, South Dakota
Description:Sculptural formation of interconnected, scalenohedral calcite crystals. The calcite grew in a sand matrix, capturing the sand as it formed making opaque specimen.
Overall Size:6x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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