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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Sterlingbush, Lewis County, New York

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Sterlingbush, Lewis County, New York

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Sterlingbush, Lewis County, New York

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Sterlingbush, Lewis County, New York

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Sterlingbush, Lewis County, New York

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Sterlingbush, Lewis County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 43736
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Sterlingbush, Lewis County, New York
Description:Transparent calcite crystals with faint pink color from the famous calcite cavern discovered in a limestone quarry in 1906. The calcite crystals have clean, textured crystal faces and a few pyrite crystal inclusions. The crystals are repeatedly twinned. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #726 (no label)
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:10-55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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