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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 14662
Mineral:Quartz on Dolomite pseudomorphs after Calcite
Locality:Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania
Description:Large, tapering milky quartz crystals up to 4.5 cm long growing off creme-colored dolomite pseudomorphs after calcite crystals up to 2.5 cm. Minor 1 mm pyrite crystals scattered throughout.
Overall Size:10x8x6 cm
Crystals:1-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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