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TitleCalcite (chalk) from Dover, England
DescriptionWhen fine grained, calcite is referred to as “chalk.” This sample comes from the famous White Cliffs, near Dover, England. It is 7 cm across.
ChronostratigraphyCretaceous
LocationEngland. Near Dover. Dover's White Cliffs.
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-06-11.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1917.
Key wordscalcite, England, White Cliffs
Tech details591 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number675