Calcite
specimen number:
2057074
location:
Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Classic Mexican calcite specimen with lustrous sharp scalenohedral crystals to 2.0 cm in size covering the top of matrix. Minimal cleaving present, this one is in good condition. These were often called chocolate dog tooth calcite crystals in the old days.
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