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Quartz over stalactitic Limonite from Rhode Island

 
Quartz over stalactitic Limonite from Rhode Island

Quartz over stalactitic Limonite from Rhode Island

Quartz over stalactitic Limonite from Rhode Island

Quartz over stalactitic Limonite from Rhode Island

DESCRIPTION:No. 46389
Mineral:Quartz over stalactitic Limonite
Locality:Rhode Island
Description:Unusual formation of slender brown stalactitic limonite with overgrowth of water-clear transparent quartz crystals to 0.1 mm with scattered white rhombohedral calcite or dolomite crystals. A similar specimen, also from Obodda, is listed on Mindat.org. ex. H. Obodda
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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