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Calcite

Locality: Jim Fisk Mine NW, Ophir Hill area, Ophir District, Oquirrh Mts, Tooele Co., Utah, USA

Uncommon on the market, this is a cluster of pyramidal calcite crystals from the Jim Fisk Mine, an old gold mine with an interesting history that goes back to the 1800''s. The crystals are translucent up to the termination, with the terminations themselves being a snowy white. 4.0 x 2.0 x 3.2cm

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Photo added: 8th May 2006

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