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Calcite with Quartz Stalactite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Calcite with Quartz Stalactite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Calcite with Quartz Stalactite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14896
Mineral:Calcite with Quartz Stalactite
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Two large colorless calcite crystals with a tapering stalactite formation 5 cm long of quartz running through the calcite. I have never seen an inclusion like this before.
Overall Size:10x7x5 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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