AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Calcite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Calcite from San Martin Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Calcite from San Martin Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico

Calcite from San Martin Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from San Martin Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 38916
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:San Martin Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Rounded cluster of sparkling colorless calcite crystals that fluoresce under UV illumination. The calcite crystals are flattened (nail-head) form with lustrous surfaces.
Overall Size:7x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;