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Diopside (twinned crystals) with Calcite from Ontario, Canada

 
Diopside (twinned crystals) with Calcite from Ontario, Canada

Diopside (twinned crystals) with Calcite from Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 27618
Mineral:Diopside (twinned crystals) with Calcite
Locality:Ontario, Canada
Description:Cluster of several green-black diopside crystals with minor orange calcite. The central crystal is fully terminated and is twinned along the (100) plane. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:3-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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