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Calcite on Prehnite from Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Maharashtra, India

 
Calcite on Prehnite from Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Maharashtra, India

Calcite on Prehnite from Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Maharashtra, India

DESCRIPTION:No. 23550
Mineral:Calcite on Prehnite
Locality:Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Maharashtra, India
Description:Translucent, yellow calcite crystals up to 18 mm across on matrix coated with pale-green prehnite. The calcite crystals are nailhead-habit (three-sided, shallow, pyramidal terminations) and are stacked like pancakes. Likely from the Film City Quarry. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M653
Overall Size:10x8x6 cm
Crystals:10-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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