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Calcite (V-twinned crystals) from McBride, British Columbia, Canada

 
Calcite (V-twinned crystals) from McBride, British Columbia, Canada

Calcite (V-twinned crystals) from McBride, British Columbia, Canada

Calcite (V-twinned crystals) from McBride, British Columbia, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 64667
Mineral:Calcite (V-twinned crystals)
Locality:McBride, British Columbia, Canada
Description:Twinned transparent pale-yellow calcite crystals with no matrix on the bottom. The calcite crystals are twinned on the {01*4} plane resulting in a V-shaped formation. The calcite surface luster is slightly waxy caused by micro crystallization patterns. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:28x20x18 mm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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