Specimen #2086

Name: Calcite with Dolomite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 9.5 x 7.6 x 4.2 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2010-09-29

Source: Auction: Dan Weinrich

Label: N

Comment: A 9.5 x 7.6 x 4.2 cm breccia matrix, this mostly coated by small sparkling white dolomite crystals. A single translucent partly transparent yellow terminated calcite crystal measuring 4.8 cm in height is set nicely along one edge of this matrix. No damage. Ref: American Mineral Treasures (Lithographie, LLC; 2008); pages 66-73.

Minerals: Calcite (CaCO₃) Dolomite (CaMg(CO₃)₂)

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Calcite with Dolomite, Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri - 9.5 x 7.6 x 4.2 cm

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Calcite with Dolomite, Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri