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Calcite from Terlingua, Brewster County, Texas

 
Calcite from Terlingua, Brewster County, Texas

Calcite from Terlingua, Brewster County, Texas

DESCRIPTION:No. 63462
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Terlingua, Brewster County, Texas
Description:Transparent pinkish-yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals with silky surface luster on the crystal faces. The pink coloration appears caused by a coating on the calcite crystals of an unidentified mineral, possibly calomel. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:22x12x11 mm
Crystals:micro to 22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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