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Calcite from Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Calcite from Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona

Calcite from Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 46118
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Translucent bladed calcite crystals in layered growth over hemispherical calcite base. The calcite crystals have a pale green color due to copper (malachite) impurities.
Overall Size:8x6.5x6 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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