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Calcite on Marcasite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

 
Calcite on Marcasite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

Calcite on Marcasite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION:No. 40711
Mineral:Calcite on Marcasite
Locality:Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Description:Golden calcite crystals on a thin crust of metallic marcasite that is exhibiting slight decomposition. The calcite crystals are lustrous, transparent, complex rhombohedrons.
Overall Size:9x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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