Calcite (twinned crystals) from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 78719
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| Mineral: | Calcite (twinned crystals)
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| Locality: | Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee |
| Description: | Lustrous transparent golden-orange calcite crystals with no matrix attached. The calcite crystals are twinned on {0001} plane with well-defined twin plane defined by reentrant crystal faces. These twinned calcite crystals are highly sought by collectors. Ex. Rock Currier (1940-2015) Collection #4267; originally acquired ca. 1988 |
| Overall Size: | 8x3x2.8 cm |
| Crystals: | 40 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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