Hematite on Calcite
specimen number:
2421043
location:
Pea Ridge Mine, Washington Co., Missouri, USA
description:
Very fine old-time specimen likely collected in the 1970s showing scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 2.5 cm in height dusted with bright sparkling metallic specular micro hematite crystals. Measures 7.5 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm. Sprinkled lightly with tiny crystals of micro pyrite as well. Very light micro-cleaving present, still I think in very good condition. Shipping weight: 0.24 pounds.
Size: 7.5 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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