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Mineral Specimen #6123    Fishtail Twinned Calcite

Montrose Co., Colorado

7.4 x 4.4 x 4.9 cm

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1970s


Elongated twinned Calcite crystals which have formed a fishtail termination. There are actually three generations of calcite present. The underlying white colored Calcite crystals are coated with a thin layer of iron oxide colored micro Calcite crystals. In the valley between the larger crystals, there are a few Calcite crystals with a high luster.

Condition: Good

Flaws: There is very slight scuffing on the terminations. There are some internal cleaves.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Mexico | Calcite | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars