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Calcite with internal phantoms from Rogg Quarry, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Wales

 
Calcite with internal phantoms from Rogg Quarry, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Wales

Calcite with internal phantoms from Rogg Quarry, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Wales

DESCRIPTION:No. 50372
Mineral:Calcite with internal phantoms
Locality:Rogg Quarry, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Wales
Description:Flattened rhombohedral calcite crystals coating one face of brown matrix. The calcite crystals are partially transparent, colorless, with brown scalenohedral phantom zones barely visible in the centers. Ex. Albert J. Beres collection #296
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:5-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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