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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Huancano District, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Huancano District, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Huancano District, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Huancano District, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 72616
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Huancano District, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru
Description:Two large pale-brown transparent calcite crystals in a shallow V-shaped pair indicating they are twinned on the {10*4} plane, surrounded by smaller lustrous transparent calcite crystals. The calcite crystals fluoresce white under SW UV illumination. Ex. Mort Metersky collection; acquired from R. Lavinsky in 1998
Overall Size:29x16x13 mm
Crystals:2-17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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