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Calcite from Magma Mine, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona

 
Calcite from Magma Mine, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Magma Mine, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 19596
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Magma Mine, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona
Description:Translucent, colorless calcite crystals on specular hematite matrix. The calcite crystals are compound form with many scalenohedral crystals forming tapered aggregates. Fluoresces orange under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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