AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Spain > Calcite Twin |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 17853 |
Mineral: | Calcite Twin |
Locality: | Mina La Cuerre, Rionansa, La Florida, Sierra de Arnero, Cantabria, Spain |
Description: | Colorless, scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 7 mm with large twinned calcite crystals 13 mm across. The twinned crystals appear to be rhombic form. The colorless, transparent twins are very hard to photograph - must be seen in person. Ex. A. Fernandez collection |
Overall Size: | 5x3.5x2 cm |
Crystals: | 3-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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