Calcite
specimen number:
7992857
location:
Ojuela mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
description:
Platy colorless beautifully crystallized calcite across the top of this matrix. The specimen is in great condition. This would date to around 1972. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. At one time this was part of the collection of William Schultz of Wabash, Indiana.
Size: 10.0 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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