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Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

 
Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 67497
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Yerington District, Lyon County, Nevada
Description:Old specimen of lustrous transparent pale-brown calcite crystals covering one face of brown matrix. The calcite crystals are elongated scalenohedral form with slightly textured faces that give the calcite a satin-like luster.
Overall Size:4.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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