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Calcite from limestone quarry near Howard, Fremont County, Colorado

 
Calcite from limestone quarry near Howard, Fremont County, Colorado

Calcite from limestone quarry near Howard, Fremont County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 19552
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:limestone quarry near Howard, Fremont County, Colorado
Description:Large cluster of scalenohedral calcite crystals. The crystals all have a yellow-orange coating on selective faces (all sides oriented in the same direction) give a slightly golden color.
Overall Size:11x7x6 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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