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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Hengyan, Hunan Province, China

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Hengyan, Hunan Province, China

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Hengyan, Hunan Province, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 11962
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Hengyan, Hunan Province, China
Description:Two generations of calcite, the first a pinkish scalenohedral cluster with parallel rhombic faces covering the surfaces. The second generation is a large, twinned, rhombic crystals 9 cm across. This is the best I have available and was stashed away.
Overall Size:12x9x8 cm
Crystals:5-90 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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