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Apophyllite and Calcite epimorph after Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, near Daye, Hubei Province, China

 
Apophyllite and Calcite epimorph after Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, near Daye, Hubei Province, China

Apophyllite and Calcite epimorph after Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, near Daye, Hubei Province, China

Apophyllite and Calcite epimorph after Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, near Daye, Hubei Province, China

Apophyllite and Calcite epimorph after Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, near Daye, Hubei Province, China

Apophyllite and Calcite epimorph after Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, near Daye, Hubei Province, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 30868
Mineral:Apophyllite and Calcite epimorph after Calcite
Locality:Fengjiashan Mine, near Daye, Hubei Province, China
Description:Yellow-pink apophyllite epimorph after large rhombic calcite crystals up to 10 cm. The original calcite dissolved away naturally. Second generation of colorless calcite then coated both sides. Rare,
Overall Size:14x11x8 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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