AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Iceland > Calcite var. Iceland Spar |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 43268 |
Mineral: | Calcite var. Iceland Spar |
Locality: | Helgustadir Mine, Reyoarfjörour, Iceland (Type Locality for Iceland Spar) |
Description: | Transparent colorless calcite crystal with scalenohedral form topped by rhombohedral terminations faces. The calcite crystal has satin-like surface luster and is flawless in the upper half. |
Overall Size: | 4x4x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 2-4 cm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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