AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Calcite (Poker Chip habit) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 40493 |
Mineral: | Calcite (Poker Chip habit) |
Locality: | Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico |
Description: | Tabular hexagonal white calcite crystals in parallel orientation commonly called Poker Chip Calcite because it resembles a stack of poker chips. The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. |
Overall Size: | 5x5x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 5-28 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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