Calcite - South Dakota
Calcite - South Dakota
Location: Elk Creek locality, Dalzell, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA
Size: 2.3 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches
Calcite is a carbonate mineral and is the principal constituent of limestone and marble. It occurs in many shapes, sizes and colors making it a staple of many mineral collections. In fact there are many collectors that only collect calcites.
Note: This piece has been sawn on the bottom to remove extra limestone matrix.