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Calcite on quartz from John Steele Mine, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada

 
Calcite on quartz from John Steele Mine, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 5256
Mineral:Calcite on quartz
Locality:John Steele Mine, Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada
Description:Single quartz crystal point with complex overgrowth of milky to translucent calcite crystals to 2 cm. Originally acquired in 1954. Ex. Swigert collection #71
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:15-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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