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Calcite from Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Calcite from Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 40056
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Stellate formation of translucent colorless calcite crystals with remnants of green celadonite matrix on the bottom. The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination.
Overall Size:32x22x18 mm
Crystals:10-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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