Calcite in Fossil Clam

Ft. Drum (Rucks Pit), Okeechobee Co., Florida
Miniature, 5.4 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 02/12/2009 8:15:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/19/2009 8:15:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

This fascinating specimen formed when gemmy calcite crystals grew in the natural pocket formed by a buried fossil clamshell. The interior of the shell is now completely covered with these fine, golden crystals. Not many fine collector specimens come from Florida, of course!

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