Calcite (Bird's Nest)
specimen number:
1831065
location:
500 level, United Verde Mine, Jerome, Arizona, USA
description:
A very fine example of what is known as a birds nest calcite specimen. This is a result of calcium carbonate rich fluids dropping onto matrix below. Some of this adheres to the matrix, some stay loose.
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