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Calcite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

 
Calcite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

Calcite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

DESCRIPTION:No. 14418
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania
Description:Translucent, yellow divergent sprays up to 3 cm across of fine scalenohedral calcite crystals on matrix. The crystal aggregates appear chatoyant because of the crystal orientation and translucency.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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