Calcite with Palygorskite
specimen number:
1831061
location:
Metaline Falls, Pend Oreille Co., Washington, USA
description:
Classic North American locality this combination, rhombohedral gemmy crystals of calcite to 2.0 cm in size are scattered across matrix with crystallized palygorskite. Often, this palygorskite the locality is referred to as mountain leather. This is in good condition. The specimen comes with several previous labels, including one from Ward's Natural Science Establishment.
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