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Calcite from Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Calcite from Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Calcite from Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Calcite from Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 59119
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Rounded aggregates to 22 mm of translucent pale-green calcite crystals with silky surface luster caused by surfaces composed of small parallel crystal faces. The calcite crystals pale-green color is caused by trace copper impurities.
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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