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Calcite (botryoidal) from near Rome, Lazio (Latium), Italy

 
Calcite (botryoidal) from near Rome, Lazio (Latium), Italy

Calcite (botryoidal) from near Rome, Lazio (Latium), Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 29370
Mineral:Calcite (botryoidal)
Locality:near Rome, Lazio (Latium), Italy
Description:Shallow pocket in basalt matrix lined with hemispherical formations up to 8 mm diameter of greenish-brown calcite. On the edge one of the formations is exposed revealing concentric growth of 1 mm crystal layers.
Overall Size:10x7x4 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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