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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 12439
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Golden, scalenohedral crystals of translucent calcite. The largest crystal is a twin on the (001) plane with distinct reentrant faces. Originally acquired from Boodle Lane in 1930. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #B1
Overall Size:13x10x6 cm
Crystals:2-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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