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Calcite with sand inclusions from Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France

 
Calcite with sand inclusions from Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France

Calcite with sand inclusions from Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France

Calcite with sand inclusions from Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France

DESCRIPTION:No. 36271
Mineral:Calcite with sand inclusions
Locality:Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France
Description:Rhombohedral calcite crystals with gray sand inclusions - known as a Sand Calcite. This is the original location for Sand Calcite. The cluster has two spherical formations fully crystallized all around. The crystals are exceptionally sharp. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk, MD. (1890s-1969); ex. Dr. Egee on Dec. 6, 1926
Overall Size:7x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:4-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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