Calcite after Ikaite
specimen number:
1232210
location:
Lake Winnemucca, Washoe-Pershing Cos., Nevada, USA
description:
A cluster of spiky crystals of what were once ikaite, these now replaced by calcite. There are no points of attachment, this is perfect all around. These are also known as glendonites.
Size: 4.0 x 2.0 x 0.7 cm (miniature)
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