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Calcite from Guanajuato, Mexico

 
Calcite from Guanajuato, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Guanajuato, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 13461
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Guanajuato, Mexico
Description:White scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 3 cm long on the thin amethystine quartz crystal matrix. All crystals are distinct. One crystal looks incomplete, but surfaces are naturally crystallized (an odd twin perhaps?). Old Schortmann's label. ex. Al Sebela (1921-2000) collection
Overall Size:8x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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