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Calcite var. Poker Chip-habit from Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

 
Calcite var. Poker Chip-habit from Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Calcite var. Poker Chip-habit from Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Calcite var. Poker Chip-habit from Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Calcite var. Poker Chip-habit from Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite var. Poker Chip-habit from Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 41755
Mineral:Calcite var. Poker Chip-habit
Locality:Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Description:Large tabular hexagonal white calcite crystals commonly called Poker Chip Calcite because of the resemblance to loose poker chips. The calcite crystals have white outer faces with transparent colorless core zones running through the centers. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #273
Overall Size:10x6x6 cm
Crystals:10-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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