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Calcite from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India

 
Calcite from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Calcite from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India

DESCRIPTION:No. 36676
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Description:Feather-shaped translucent yellow calcite crystals up to 20 mm long. The calcite crystals have serrated edges due to crystal patterns and have unusual triangular cross-sections. Fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:6x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:4-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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