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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 65670 |
| Mineral: | Silver in Calcite |
| Locality: | Creede District, Creede County, Colorado |
| Description: | Vein of white calcite with rounded crystals of native silver (naturally occurring silver) embedded in the calcite. The silver crystals are tarnished to sooty gray, but can be cleaned to bright metallic luster. Ex. D. Miller collection #M821 |
| Overall Size: | 4x2x1.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 0.2-1.2 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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