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Calcite from Ton Mawr Quarry, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales

 
Calcite from Ton Mawr Quarry, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales

DESCRIPTION:No. 11291
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Ton Mawr Quarry, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales
Description:Plate of colorless, complex scalenohedral calcite crystals to 8 mm long. Rich coverage, no damage, specimen sits up nicely without needing a stand. Large specimen from an uncommon locality.
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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