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Calcite from Isle of Portland, Dorset, England

 
Calcite from Isle of Portland, Dorset, England

Calcite from Isle of Portland, Dorset, England

Calcite from Isle of Portland, Dorset, England

Calcite from Isle of Portland, Dorset, England

Calcite from Isle of Portland, Dorset, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Isle of Portland, Dorset, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 48522
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Isle of Portland, Dorset, England
Description:Superb specimen of translucent colorless tabular hexagonal calcite crystals in aggregates of parallel crystals, commonly labeled as Poker Chip Calcite because they resemble stacked chips. The calcite crystals cover the front and rear of the specimen. Ex. Vassar College Museum of Geology & Natural History (Poughkeepsie, NY) #285
Overall Size:16x13x7 cm
Crystals:5-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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