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Limonite Stalactite from Leonidas Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Minnesota

 
Limonite Stalactite from Leonidas Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Minnesota

Limonite Stalactite from Leonidas Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Minnesota

DESCRIPTION:No. 24477
Mineral:Limonite Stalactite
Locality:Leonidas Mine, Butte Mining District, Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Minnesota
Description:Long, curved stalactites of black limonite resembling coral formations. The crystals are on front and rear surfaces. A few of the stalactites have natural, rounded terminations. Acquired pre-1979. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:9x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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