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Calcite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

 
Calcite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

Calcite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

Calcite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

Calcite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

Calcite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION:No. 73696
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Shullsburg District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Description:Lustrous pale-yellow transparent calcite crystals with microscopic gray sulfide inclusions in the bottom where they were attached. The calcite crystals are rhombohedral form with secondary edge faces including {1120}, {2131}, {7295} faces. Ex. Mort Metersky collection #Ca-970
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:15-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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