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Calcite on Calcite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

 
Calcite on Calcite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION:No. 5182
Mineral:Calcite on Calcite
Locality:Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Description:Classic nailhead formation of 8 cm long scalenohedral crystal of calcite with epitaxial secondary complex crystal growth at termination. Scepter-like crystal. Ex. Lipman calcite collection.
Overall Size:8x4x4 cm
Crystals:3-8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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