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Calcite from Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

 
Calcite from Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

Calcite from Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 52350
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York
Description:Large rhombic cleavage of transparent colorless calcite that easily exhibits double refraction when viewed through the center. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, employed at St. Joe Mineral Corp. 1969-1978 during opening of Mine No. 4 at Balmat
Overall Size:11x6x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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