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Calcite var. Iceland Spar from Iceberg Mine, Trampas, Taos County, New Mexico

 
Calcite var. Iceland Spar from Iceberg Mine, Trampas, Taos County, New Mexico

Calcite var. Iceland Spar from Iceberg Mine, Trampas, Taos County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 82827
Mineral:Calcite var. Iceland Spar
Locality:Iceberg Mine, Trampas, Taos County, New Mexico
Description:Rectangular cleavage of Iceland Spar, the transparent colorless variety of the mineral species calcite. The calcite clearly exhibits the double-refraction that calcite is known for. Ex. Miller collection; ex. Betts #78495. Collected ca. 1985
Overall Size:17x10x10 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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