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TitleCalcite, CaCO3, and fluorite, CaF2
DescriptionThe whitish to tan mineral that dominates this specimen is calcite. The grayish-greenish mineral is fluorite. The calcite forms rounded nobs composed of many small individual crystals. Fluorite, a cubic mineral, forms larger crystals. In this specimen just a hint of fluorite's cubic nature can be seen. This specimen is about 8 cm across.
LocationMexico. Near Gauanojuata.
PhotographerTwyla Baker. 2001-03-06.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #303.
Key wordsfluorite, calcite, Mexico
Tech details699 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number181