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Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

 
Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 15462
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Description:Many crystals of translucent calcite crystals overgrown on galena and elongated quartz crystals. The specimen sits upright nicely without additional support. The calcite crystals fluoresce orange under UV illumination.
Overall Size:8x8x7 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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