Calcite

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Locality: North Pit, Dragon Cement Quarry, Thomaston, Knox Co., Maine, USA

Note: The mineral species Calcite is not listed in our database for this locality. This specimen may be misidentified or the mindat list of minerals at this locality may be incomplete.

Pristine twinned crystals of yellow calcite with complex crystal faces on all sides. The twin plane is quite distinct, though may not show well in the photos. No damage. Overall size of mineral specimen: 22x16x13 mm. Size of individual crystals: 13 mm.

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