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Calcite var. Iceland Spar (optical grade) from Helgustadur Mine, near Budarey, Iceland (Type Locality for Iceland Spar)

 
Calcite var. Iceland Spar (optical grade) from Helgustadur Mine, near Budarey, Iceland (Type Locality for Iceland Spar)

DESCRIPTION:No. 37375
Mineral:Calcite var. Iceland Spar (optical grade)
Locality:Helgustadur Mine, near Budarey, Iceland (Type Locality for Iceland Spar)
Description:Large cleavage of optical-grade calcite with one face exhibiting the natural crystal face of the calcite. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr. Collected ca. 1900
Overall Size:7.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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