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Quartz on Aragonite from Weifendorf, Germany

 
Quartz on Aragonite from Weifendorf, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 8228
Mineral:Quartz on Aragonite
Locality:Weifendorf, Germany
Description:Sparkling formation of lustrous quartz crystals up to 4 mm overgrown on a layer of brown aragonite. The form of the aragonite is visible in the outer quartz formations (epimorphs). Ex. R. Bates Collection #209
Overall Size:5x4x4 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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