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Calcite with Realgar inclusions from Shimen Mine, Hunan, China

 
Calcite with Realgar inclusions from Shimen Mine, Hunan, China

Calcite with Realgar inclusions from Shimen Mine, Hunan, China

Calcite with Realgar inclusions from Shimen Mine, Hunan, China

Calcite with Realgar inclusions from Shimen Mine, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 39972
Mineral:Calcite with Realgar inclusions
Locality:Shimen Mine, Hunan, China
Description:Large scalenohedral yellow-gray calcite crystals with red inclusions of realgar. The crystal faces on the front have a dull, etched luster, while the rear faces are highly lustrous.
Overall Size:7x7x4 cm
Crystals:6-7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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