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Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

 
Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 16158
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada
Description:Large specimen of branching calcite crystals, locally known as Cactus Calcite. Large central crystals up to 6 cm long have smaller calcite sprays branching off at all angles. A large specimen for this locality. Ex. R. Eaton collection
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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