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Calcite from Cerro Gordo District, Inyo County, California

 
Calcite from Cerro Gordo District, Inyo County, California

Calcite from Cerro Gordo District, Inyo County, California

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Cerro Gordo District, Inyo County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 37102
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Cerro Gordo District, Inyo County, California
Description:Sharp scalenohedral transparent yellow calcite crystals in a rich cluster crystallized all around. The calcite fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination. Ex. Jim Minette (1936-2002)
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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