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Calcite from Pony Express Mine, Gold Hill District, Ouray County, Colorado

 
Calcite from Pony Express Mine, Gold Hill District, Ouray County, Colorado

Calcite from Pony Express Mine, Gold Hill District, Ouray County, Colorado

Calcite from Pony Express Mine, Gold Hill District, Ouray County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 43371
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Pony Express Mine, Gold Hill District, Ouray County, Colorado
Description:Scalenohedral brown calcite crystals in a conical-shaped cluster that is fully crystallized all around. The brown color is due to limonite impurities in the calcite.
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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