Calcite with Palygorskite
specimen number:
1831078
location:
Metaline Falls, Pend Oreille Co., Washington, USA
description:
Colorless translucent rhombohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 3.8 cm in size on matrix with palygorskite. In good condition, choice example for this classic locality. This type of palygorskite is often referred to as mountain leather.
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