Nailhead Spar
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Formula:
CaCO3
A variety of Calcite
A variety of calcite determined by a flat pyramidal termination of the prismatic crystals, resembling a nailhead.
A variety of calcite determined by a flat pyramidal termination of the prismatic crystals, resembling a nailhead.
Chemical Properties of Nailhead Spar
Formula:
CaCO3
Elements listed:
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
References for Nailhead Spar
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Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 142.
Internet Links for Nailhead Spar
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