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A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Stalagtitic calcite, Lindens Cave, Iowa |
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| Description | This sample of “stalagtitic” calcite comes from Lindens Cave, near Dubuque, Iowa. This specimen, about 12.5 cm across, formed on the floor of the cave from water rich in calcium carbonate that dripped from the ceiling. |
| Location | USA ▹ Iowa. Near Dubuque. Lindens Cave. |
| Photographer | Nessa Eull. 2001-06-12. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #624. |
| Key words | calcite, stalagtitic, Iowa |
| Tech details | 434 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
| GeoDIL number | 699 |
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