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Calcite from La Junta, Otero County, Colorado

 
Calcite from La Junta, Otero County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 8240
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:La Junta, Otero County, Colorado
Description:Two generations of honey-colored calcite. The first generation formed a 1 cm thick layer of rhombic crystals on matrix. Second generation formed larger pseudocubic crystals to 10 mm. Mounted in box for protection. Ex. R. Bates Collection #1305
Overall Size:4x4x4 cm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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