Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Calcite from
Eagle River (Babbitt) Mine, Phoenix, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA


Locality type:Mine
Classification
Species:Calcite
Formula:CaCO3
Comments:many specimens were collected in April 2014
Habit:cubes of white calcite lose, with prehnite, and in basalt matrix.
Colour:white
Luminescent properties:none
Quality for species:Poor for species, only of interest for locality collectors. (#)
Abundance at site:Common
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Calcite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Eagle River (Babbitt) Mine, Phoenix, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:890104
Long-form Identifier:1:3:890104:0
GUID (UUID V4):04e1732f-376e-496d-9e96-69a8cfc3428e
Nearest other occurrences of Calcite
0.2km (0.1 miles) Phoenix Mine, Phoenix, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
0.7km (0.4 miles) St. Clair Mine, Phoenix, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
1.0km (0.6 miles) Robbins Mine (West Vein Mine), Phoenix, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
1.5km (0.9 miles) Lake Superior Mine (Old Phoenix Fissure), Phoenix, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
2.5km (1.6 miles) Meadow Mine, Phoenix, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
2.8km (1.8 miles) Eagle River, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
3.4km (2.1 miles) Avery shaft, Cliff Mine, Allouez Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
3.5km (2.1 miles) Eagle River shoals, Eagle River, Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
3.6km (2.2 miles) Cliff Mine, Allouez Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
3.6km (2.3 miles) South Cliff Mine, Allouez Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
References
 
Mineral and/or Locality  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: March 29, 2024 07:52:21
Go to top of page