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Photograph of a faceted calcite (NMNH G10046) from the National Gem Collection

Photograph of a faceted calcite (NMNH G10046) from the National Gem Collection

Kite-shaped mixed-cut colorless calcite weighing 1865 ct. Lot described as "pastel dispersion." [AUTO]

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Taxon:: Calcite - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified:: 17 Sep 2024
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002O7S
USNM Number:: NMNH G10046-00

Color:: Colorless
Cut By:: Grant, Art
Cut:: Kite Shaped Mixed
Weight:: 1865 ct

Place:: Balmat, St. Lawrence Co., New York, United States, North America

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_1000044

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3492818ff-2a5e-404d-ace1-141818c5d58d

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