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Calcite on Barite from St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany

 
Calcite on Barite from St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany

Calcite on Barite from St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany

Calcite on Barite from St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 50773
Mineral:Calcite on Barite
Locality:St. Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Lower Saxony, Germany
Description:Elongated hexagonal calcite crystals on massive white barite. The calcite crystals have unusual terminations composed of many small parallel rhombohedral faces. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, originally acquired from A. Guest
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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