Calcite
specimen number:
1392086
location:
Montreal mine, Iron Co., Wisconsin, USA
description:
Sparkling white botryoidal crystallized calcite covering the top of a hematite rich matrix. This is in super condition. The specimen fluoresces red under longwave ultraviolet light. In perfect condition. At one time part of the collection of Charles Noll. The specimen was figured in the magazine The Mineralogical Record, May, June, 2020, page 426, figure number 21. The piece was also on public display during the Tucson 2017 and East Coast 2018 shows.
Size: 13.0 x 9.0 x 1.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Karen & David DeBruin
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