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Calcite from Oskaloosa area coal mines, Mahaska County, Iowa

 
Calcite from Oskaloosa area coal mines, Mahaska County, Iowa

DESCRIPTION:No. 10979
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Oskaloosa area coal mines, Mahaska County, Iowa
Description:Several generations of calcite crystals ranging from short 2 mm rhombic crystals to elongate 4 mm scalenohedral brown crystals to colorless 4 mm scalenohedral crystals. Very clean, no damage. Edges fluoresce yellow-white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:8x6x3 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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