Calcite

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A large, complete fossil clam filled with golden calcite crystals! This fascinating specimen formed when gemmy calcite crystals grew in the natural pocket formed by a buried fossil clamshell. The interior of the shell is now completely covered with these fine, golden crystals. Not many fine collector specimens come from Florida, of course! This is a LARGE and FINE example from this fascinating find - it is very hard to get the complete, big ones such as this - we picked up a few from a contact when we were in Tucson. 10.7 x 10.6 x 7.2cm