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Calcite from Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

 
Calcite from Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Calcite from Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Calcite from Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

DESCRIPTION:No. 30933
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Description:Large compound crystals of translucent calcite with minor galena included in the base. The calcite crystals have scalenohedral centers with exterior of many parallel rhombohedral crystals in a stacked formation. Fluoresces under UV.
Overall Size:13x10x9 cm
Crystals:3-9 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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