Calcite
specimen number:
7993167
location:
Fletcher mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Scalenohedral crystals of translucent calcite to 5.5 cm in size coming off matrix. These show red phantom crystals due to the presence most likely of hematite. Collected in the late 1990s. In good condition with slight cleaving present to non-prominent crystals.
Size: 10.0 x 8.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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