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Calcite with Marcasite inclusions from Vulcan Materials Co.Quarry, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin

 
Calcite with Marcasite inclusions from Vulcan Materials Co.Quarry, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin

Calcite with Marcasite inclusions from Vulcan Materials Co.Quarry, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION:No. 18746
Mineral:Calcite with Marcasite inclusions
Locality:Vulcan Materials Co.Quarry, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin
Description:Large cluster of scalenohedral calcite crystals with gray inclusions of microscopic marcasite. The specimen was cleaned in dilute acid to remove surface coating - the crystals are lustrous with rounded edges.
Overall Size:10x7x6 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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