Calcite - Picher Field, USA

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specimen
Calcite
SpeciesSize
CalciteMedium
Comments
Details
ColorsOrange
SizeMedium
Dimensions9.9 x 9.9 x 6.9 cm
Species
Description
From the Feist Collection, which was rich with Tri-State calcite specimens collected prior to the 1960s; a fine cluster of translucent, golden/amber crystals. The largest one measures just under 8 cm, and is doubly-terminated, with both terminations standing out off the matrix.
Origin