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Calcite var. Iceland Spar from Helgustadir Mine, Eskifjord, Iceland (Type Locality for Iceland Spar)

 
Calcite var. Iceland Spar from Helgustadir Mine, Eskifjord, Iceland (Type Locality for Iceland Spar)

DESCRIPTION:No. 50472
Mineral:Calcite var. Iceland Spar
Locality:Helgustadir Mine, Eskifjord, Iceland (Type Locality for Iceland Spar)
Description:Transparent cleavage of colorless calcite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #176; originally acquired in 1933
Overall Size:22x22x16 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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