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Calcite with organic inclusions from (Germany)

 
Calcite with organic inclusions from (Germany)

Calcite with organic inclusions from (Germany)

DESCRIPTION:No. 23453
Mineral:Calcite with organic inclusions
Locality:(Germany)
Description:Mass of black, crystalline calcite with old label from Harvard. The label incorrectly identifies the specimen as siderite, possibly because of color and fizzing in acid, but the specific gravity indicates calcite is correct. Probably from Germany. Ex. Harvard University Mineralogical Museum #4681
Overall Size:6x6x5 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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