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Calcite on Calcite from San Pedro Mine, Santa Fe County, New Mexico

 
Calcite on Calcite from San Pedro Mine, Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Calcite on Calcite from San Pedro Mine, Santa Fe County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 56058
Mineral:Calcite on Calcite
Locality:San Pedro Mine, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Description:Large blocky rhombohedral calcite crystals with layer-upon-layer of translucent tan-colored calcite growth. The outer calcite layer on two of the calcite crystals has flaked away revealing the next calcite layer beneath.
Overall Size:13x12x4 cm
Crystals:2-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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