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Calcite (c-axis twin) from Pugh Quarry, 6 km NNW of Custar, Wood County, Ohio

 
Calcite (c-axis twin) from Pugh Quarry, 6 km NNW of Custar, Wood County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 25437
Mineral:Calcite (c-axis twin)
Locality:Pugh Quarry, 6 km NNW of Custar, Wood County, Ohio
Description:Golden crystals of calcite on matrix. The largest crystal appear to be doubly-terminated - it is actually two crystals that twinned along the c-axis (001). It is difficult to tell, but the tip appears cleaved. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:10-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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