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Calcite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China

 
Calcite on Quartz from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 15777
Mineral:Calcite on Quartz
Locality:Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China
Description:Single transparent quartz crystal 6 cm long overgrown on one site with plate-like, white calcite crystals up to 15 mm. Minor arsenopyrite crystals on the rear. No apparent damage.
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:5-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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