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Calcite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

 
Calcite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Calcite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Calcite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Calcite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Calcite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma

DESCRIPTION:No. 41406
Mineral:Calcite (interpenetrant twinned crystals)
Locality:Tri-State Lead-Zinc Mining District, Picher, Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Description:Doubly-terminated cluster of two interpenetrant twinned (exceptionally difficult to photograph!) golden yellow translucent calcite crystals. The calcite crystals were cleaned with weak acid and are lustrous with complex crystallization patterns. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #1528, acquired in 1977 from Bill Weiss
Overall Size:11x9x6 cm
Crystals:35-90 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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