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Calcite in Fossilized Clam from Florida

 
Calcite in Fossilized Clam from Florida

Calcite in Fossilized Clam from Florida

Calcite in Fossilized Clam from Florida

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite in Fossilized Clam from Florida

DESCRIPTION:No. 52984
Mineral:Calcite in Fossilized Clam
Locality:Florida
Description:Old specimen of a fossilized clam lined with translucent scalenohedral beige-colored calcite crystals that fluoresce under UV illumination and phosphoresce.
Overall Size:11x8x5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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