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Calcite var. Cactus Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

 
Calcite var. Cactus Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

Calcite var. Cactus Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 18513
Mineral:Calcite var. Cactus Calcite
Locality:Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada
Description:Large specimen of branching calcite crystals, locally known as Cactus Calcite. Large central crystals up to 7 cm long have smaller calcite sprays branching off at all angles. A large specimen for this locality.
Overall Size:10x7x4 cm
Crystals:5-70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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