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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri

DESCRIPTION:No. 36221
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Description:Two pairs of c-axis twinned calcite crystals with prominent twin plane running down through the middle of the specimen. The calcite crystals are translucent yellow with lustrous, textured surfaces. Ex. Ward's
Overall Size:13x7x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-6.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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