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Calcite (Butterfly-twinned crystals) from Huancano Prospect, Pisco Province, Peru

 
Calcite (Butterfly-twinned crystals) from Huancano Prospect, Pisco Province, Peru

Calcite (Butterfly-twinned crystals) from Huancano Prospect, Pisco Province, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 38614
Mineral:Calcite (Butterfly-twinned crystals)
Locality:Huancano Prospect, Pisco Province, Peru
Description:Transparent yellow calcite crystals. Most of the calcite crystals are elongated scalenohedrons, but a few are butterfly-twinned tabular crystals.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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