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Calcite on Dolomite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

 
Calcite on Dolomite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

Calcite on Dolomite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

DESCRIPTION:No. 51586
Mineral:Calcite on Dolomite
Locality:Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania
Description:Hemispherical formation 20 mm diameter of translucent pale-yellow calcite on dolomite crystals to 5 mm with iridescent brown surface coating. The hemispherical calcite formation has the remnants on the right edge of another calcite formation. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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