AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Arizona > Calcite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 41846 |
Mineral: | Calcite |
Locality: | Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona |
Description: | Translucent bladed calcite crystals with green coloration caused by copper-oxide impurities in the early growth of the calcite crystals. The upper edges are almost white where the color is least intense. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #185; ex R. Graeme |
Overall Size: | 11x8x5 cm |
Crystals: | 5-18 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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