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Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany

 
Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany

Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany

Calcite from St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 36248
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany
Description:Lustrous translucent calcite crystals with pale brown color and internal zones with gray sulfide inclusions (galena?). The calcite crystals are nailhead form, flattened rhombs resembling old wrought iron cut nail heads in shape. Ex. Hugh Ford (1885-1966)
Overall Size:8x7x6 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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