Calcite
specimen number:
4871106
location:
Elmwood mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
Colorless partly gemmy and lustrous scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 2.5 cm in size coming off a matrix of crystallized quartz and dolomite. Slight cleaving present on what I consider the backside of the piece, this near the bottom of the specimen. Overall I think in good condition.
Size: 5.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
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