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Calcite from (Naica Mining District), Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Calcite from (Naica Mining District), Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite from (Naica Mining District), Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite from (Naica Mining District), Chihuahua, Mexico

Calcite from (Naica Mining District), Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 25018
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:(Naica Mining District), Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Unusual rounded crystal of water-clear colorless calcite with crystallization patterns visible on all outer surfaces. The outermost layers have a faint red-brown color due to microscopic hematite inclusions. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:13x11x10 cm
Crystals:8-12 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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