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Calcite from Pugh Quarry, 6 km NNW of Custar, Wood County, Ohio

 
Calcite from Pugh Quarry, 6 km NNW of Custar, Wood County, Ohio

Calcite from Pugh Quarry, 6 km NNW of Custar, Wood County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 45226
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Pugh Quarry, 6 km NNW of Custar, Wood County, Ohio
Description:Large cluster of translucent beige-brown scalenohedral calcite crystals completely covering one face of limestone matrix. The calcite crystals have slightly etched surface texture that gives them a waxy luster. The largest crystal has a cleaved tip. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #16752; acquired in 1987; collected in 1976 by D. Bierbrauer
Overall Size:14x14x7 cm
Crystals:5-65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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