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TitleClear calcite from an unknown location
DescriptionThis is a sample of relatively clear calcite; calcite is not always this transparent. A large piece has broken out of the upper left corner of this sample due to clacite's excellent rhombohedral cleavage. This sample is 4 cm across.
PhotographerTwyla Baker. 2001-06-11.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #605.
Key wordscalcite
Tech details291 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number667