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Cinnabar (twinned crystals) on Dolomite from Chatian, Fenghuang, Hunan, China

 
Cinnabar (twinned crystals) on Dolomite from Chatian, Fenghuang, Hunan, China

Cinnabar (twinned crystals) on Dolomite from Chatian, Fenghuang, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 39471
Mineral:Cinnabar (twinned crystals) on Dolomite
Locality:Chatian, Fenghuang, Hunan, China
Description:Dark cinnabar crystals 6 mm across on crystallized colorless dolomite. The cinnabar is a classic star-twin, with six points, but has small abrasions on the tip visible under magnification.
Overall Size:4x4x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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