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Calcite from Nan Jing Mine, Hunan, China

 
Calcite from Nan Jing Mine, Hunan, China

Calcite from Nan Jing Mine, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 42068
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Nan Jing Mine, Hunan, China
Description:Superb specimen of transparent colorless calcite crystals with prismatic hexagonal form and three-faced pyramidal terminations. The calcite crystals are remarkably transparent and have shallow reflective internal flaws. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #142; acquired in 2002
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:2.5-4.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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