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Calcite with Palygorskite from Metaline District, Pend Oreille County, Washington

 
Calcite with Palygorskite from Metaline District, Pend Oreille County, Washington

Calcite with Palygorskite from Metaline District, Pend Oreille County, Washington

Calcite with Palygorskite from Metaline District, Pend Oreille County, Washington

DESCRIPTION:No. 50197
Mineral:Calcite with Palygorskite
Locality:Metaline District, Pend Oreille County, Washington
Description:Transparent colorless calcite crystals to 19 mm with remnants of white fibrous palygorskite in the crevices between the calcite crystals. The calcite crystals are disc-like flattened rhombohedral form with silky surface luster. Ex. Albert J. Beres collection #211
Overall Size:6.5x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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