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Calcite from Cinque Quarry, New Haven, Connecticut

 
Calcite from Cinque Quarry, New Haven, Connecticut

Calcite from Cinque Quarry, New Haven, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 11241
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Cinque Quarry, New Haven, Connecticut
Description:Fascinating specimen of red hematite-coated scalenohedral calcite crystals with second generation epitaxial-growth gray calcite crystals perched on the terminations. A unique calcite specimen.
Overall Size:7x4x4 cm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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