AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Calcite (Poker Chip or Coin crystal formation) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 20882 |
Mineral: | Calcite (Poker Chip or Coin crystal formation) |
Locality: | San Sebastian Mine, Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico |
Description: | Classic specimen of flattened, stacked calcite crystals commonly referred to as Poker Chip crystals. The calcite crystals are lustrous and vary from white to translucent gray color. Fully crystallized all around, no damage. Locality is now mined out. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970) |
Overall Size: | 8x5x5 cm |
Crystals: | 5-50 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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