6722 - Calcite

At-A-Glance

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Essential Information

Specimen ID

6722

Mineral Name

Calcite

Chemical Formula

CaCO3

Subcollection

Carl ‘64 and Edna S64 Heimowitz
 Donation

Unusually large plate of tabular hexagonal translucent white Calcite crystals with "poker chip" crystal habit. Charcas District, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Largest specimen in the collection, 42 x 20 cm.

Geographic Origin

Mining District

Charcas District
Historical Region Name
Charcas District, San Luis Potosí
Original Attributed Locality
Mexico
San Luis Potosí