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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 32077
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China
Description:Plate of transparent calcite crystals with brown inclusions of limonite(?). In the center is a large triangular crystal that is twinned on the C-axis. The twin plane is visible around the outer edge. Minor edge damage visible under magnification.
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:3-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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