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Native Bismuth In Calcite

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Native Bismuth In Calcite

Ex-David J. Eicher Collection; ex-John H. Eicher Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Cobalt, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.1 × 2.1 × 0.6 cm
Description

Silvery veins of native bismuth wind their way through this calcite matrix; an old-time specimen acquired by John H. Eicher in 1941-42.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Bismuth

Formula: 
Bi
Strunz: 
1.CA.05
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
2.0 - 2.5
Type Locality: 
Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White
David J. Eicher

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