Mariposa Calcite

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Calcite

Calcite

Name/Title

Mariposa Calcite

Entry/Object ID

2009.62.111

Description

Chemical Composition: CaCO3 Crystal System: Tetragonal System Description: Common Name: Calcite Chemistry: CaCO3, Calcium Carbonate Class: Carbonates Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Description: Large, spar shaped crystals, translucent white at the base turning to reddish brown on one side and towards the tips.

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2009.62

Source or Donor

Museum Collection of Minerals

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

4 in

Length

6 in

Weight

2.26 oz

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

RD-3

Category

Exhibit