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Calcite on Calcite from Meshberger Quarry, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

 
Calcite on Calcite from Meshberger Quarry, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Calcite on Calcite from Meshberger Quarry, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Calcite on Calcite from Meshberger Quarry, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Calcite on Calcite from Meshberger Quarry, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Calcite on Calcite from Meshberger Quarry, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite on Calcite from Meshberger Quarry, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana

DESCRIPTION:No. 39280
Mineral:Calcite on Calcite
Locality:Meshberger Quarry, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana
Description:Two intersecting transparent golden calcite crystals with remnants of limestone matrix on the bottom. The calcite crystals are scalenohedral form with terminations capped with a second generation calcite crystal. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5780
Overall Size:6x6x3 cm
Crystals:10-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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