Calcite
specimen number:
8101112
location:
Crystal Palace Mine, Joplin, Tri-State District, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA
description:
A large mostly loose strangely twinned calcite crystal 6.0 x 6.0 x 3.5 cm in size. Some faces selectively coated with limonite. Very minimal micro-chipping present. Very few documented specimens are known from this famous mine. Formerly in the collection of Jim DuFoe with his data card. His data card notes that he acquired the specimen from the Chicago Field Museum of Natural History in a trade. Neat old-time specimen. Shipping weight: 0.38 pounds.
Size: 6.0 x 6.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Dan & Diana Weinrich
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