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Calcite from Oxbow-Rossie Road, Rossie, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Calcite from Oxbow-Rossie Road, Rossie, St. Lawrence County, New York

Calcite from Oxbow-Rossie Road, Rossie, St. Lawrence County, New York

Calcite from Oxbow-Rossie Road, Rossie, St. Lawrence County, New York

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Oxbow-Rossie Road, Rossie, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 63709
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Oxbow-Rossie Road, Rossie, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Classic specimen of translucent colorless rhombohedral calcite crystals in a stacked group of parallel crystals. The calcite crystals have textured crystal faces that give them a satin luster. Two corners are cleaved where they contacted other crystals. Ex. Irving Horowitz collection
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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