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Calcite (helictite) from Long Trail Gulch, Lion Hill District, near Ophir, Tooele County, Utah

 
Calcite (helictite) from Long Trail Gulch, Lion Hill District, near Ophir, Tooele County, Utah

Calcite (helictite) from Long Trail Gulch, Lion Hill District, near Ophir, Tooele County, Utah

Calcite (helictite) from Long Trail Gulch, Lion Hill District, near Ophir, Tooele County, Utah

Calcite (helictite) from Long Trail Gulch, Lion Hill District, near Ophir, Tooele County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 60412
Mineral:Calcite (helictite)
Locality:Long Trail Gulch, Lion Hill District, near Ophir, Tooele County, Utah
Description:Lustrous transparent-to-translucent white calcite helictite formation with curved branches twisting in braided shapes. The surfaces of calcite helictites are covered with lustrous rhombohedral calcite crystals. Ex. Phil Richardson; ex. Don Belsher collection
Overall Size:9.5x8x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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