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Calcite with Chalcopyrite from Fogle Quarry, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas

 
Calcite with Chalcopyrite from Fogle Quarry, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas

Calcite with Chalcopyrite from Fogle Quarry, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 8260
Mineral:Calcite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Fogle Quarry, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas
Description:An excellent specimen of rhombic calcite with brown limonite surface staining with scattered micro chalcopyrite crystals. Calcite visible under staining fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Mounted in box for protection. Ex. Robert P. Bates (1926-2008) Collection #1310
Overall Size:5.5x5.5x3 cm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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