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Calcite over Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

 
Calcite over Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

Calcite over Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

Calcite over Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 65274
Mineral:Calcite over Calcite
Locality:Fengjiashan Mine, Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China
Description:Two generations of calcite: the first formed large scalenohedral calcite crystals to 50 mm with brown limonite on the surfaces, then was partially overgrown with parallel flattened rhombohedral calcite crystals to 18 mm with red-brown inclusions. Ex. D. Miller collection #M2621
Overall Size:6x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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