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Realgar and Calcite from Shimen, Hunan, China

 
Realgar and Calcite from Shimen, Hunan, China

Realgar and Calcite from Shimen, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 15776
Mineral:Realgar and Calcite
Locality:Shimen, Hunan, China
Description:Transparent calcite crystals up to 2 cm long with scattered, bight red realgar crystals intergrown at the base. The realgar crystals vary from thin-needle like crystals 8 mm long, to stubby crystals 4 mm long.
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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