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Calcite Twin on Dolomite from Mina La Cuerre, Rionansa, La Florida, Sierra de Arnero, Cantabria, Spain

 
Calcite Twin on Dolomite from Mina La Cuerre, Rionansa, La Florida, Sierra de Arnero, Cantabria, Spain

Calcite Twin on Dolomite from Mina La Cuerre, Rionansa, La Florida, Sierra de Arnero, Cantabria, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 17829
Mineral:Calcite Twin on Dolomite
Locality:Mina La Cuerre, Rionansa, La Florida, Sierra de Arnero, Cantabria, Spain
Description:Pale-pink dolomite crystals up to 4 mm with scattered micro crystals of chalcopyrite. Perched on one end is a (0001) plane twin crystal of colorless, transparent calcite 16 mm across. Ex. A. Fernandez collection
Overall Size:5x4x4 cm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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