Calcite
specimen number:
8671043
location:
Picher field, Tri-State district, Oklahoma, USA
description:
Attractive yellow glassy and mostly gemmy scalenohedral calcite crystals to 6.5 cm in size on matrix. Slight cleaving present as seen. Typical of this material from the 1960s, this one was quickly acid dipped to improve the luster.
Size: 13.5 x 9.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
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