Famous Mineral Localities, Part II: Calcites from the St. Lawrence County Lowlands [F-25-18]

Location: SUNY Potsdam: Timerman 120
Classes: 1 Session 1.5 hours
Dates: Thu 9:00 AM 09/25
Status: CLOSED

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The class will explain the importance of the mineral calcite and why the crystalline specimens found in St. Lawrence County are considered to be among the finest in the world.

Michael Walter was a teacher of earth sciences and geology for 22 years at Parishville-Hopkinton Central School, now retired. He is the author of over 40 lay and professional articles and four books on specimen mineralogy. He has owned the mineral specimen business, Geological Desires, for over 30 years.

Cap: 24



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