Research Collections
Date
n.d.
Material
stone, marble
Catalogue Number
112.03.1163
Description
Low grade metamorphic limestone (marble) with small pyrite crystals and small quartz veins. Metamorphism has resulted in recrystallization of the calcite (turning into marble). The presence of pyrite has resulted in an iron oxide coating. Original limestone had a few thin muddy layers resulting in …
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Title
Metamorphic Rock
Date
n.d.
Material
stone, marble
Dimensions
6.0 x 8.0 x 11.0 cm
Description
Low grade metamorphic limestone (marble) with small pyrite crystals and small quartz veins. Metamorphism has resulted in recrystallization of the calcite (turning into marble). The presence of pyrite has resulted in an iron oxide coating. Original limestone had a few thin muddy layers resulting in minor occurrences of clay minerals.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1163
Images
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