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Calcite on Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China

 
Calcite on Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China

Calcite on Quartz from Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 36134
Mineral:Calcite on Quartz
Locality:Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China
Description:Double-sided plate of gray limestone coated on both sides with colorless quartz crystals up to 5 mm. One side is completely overgrown with transparent yellow calcite crystals up to 30 mm with uncommon prismatic pseudohexagonal crystal habit.
Overall Size:10.5x8x4 cm
Crystals:2-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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