Calcite
specimen number:
7992508
location:
Meshberger quarry, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, USA
description:
A glassy gem calcite crystal 3.0 cm in height coming off matrix with many smaller calcite crystals. This is in good condition with only minimal cleaving on the back side of the piece, along the edge of the matrix. All of the prominent crystals are in great condition. Nice for this old time Indiana specimen. The calcite crystals exhibit phantom crystals lined with small sparkling metallic crystals of an unknown species.
Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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