Calcite with Pyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
7231098
location:
Buick Mine, Viburnum Trend, Iron Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Attractive semi-lustrous orange translucent scalenohedral calcite crystal 12.0 cm in height set along one side of a quartz crystal and pyrite crystal matrix. Sits perfectly by itself for display and in very good condition as seen. These orange colored calcite's I am told came from an area near where the Buick mine met the old magma mine property underground. This area is long gone now for minerals. The specimen was collected in the mid 2000's. Measures 18.0 x 16.0 x 15.0 cm. Shipping weight: 8.11 pounds.
Size: 18.0 x 16.0 x 15.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Viburnum Trend
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