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Cinnabar on Calcite from Tien Mine, Hunan, China

 
Cinnabar on Calcite from Tien Mine, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 11346
Mineral:Cinnabar on Calcite
Locality:Tien Mine, Hunan, China
Description:Two bright red lustrous cinnabar crystals to 10 mm on unusual horn-shaped white calcite crystal matrix fully crystallized on both sides. Stands upright nicely without any supports.
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:7-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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