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Calcite on Goethite from Ton Mawr Quarry, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales

 
Calcite on Goethite from Ton Mawr Quarry, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales

Calcite on Goethite from Ton Mawr Quarry, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales

Calcite on Goethite from Ton Mawr Quarry, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales

DESCRIPTION:No. 32369
Mineral:Calcite on Goethite
Locality:Ton Mawr Quarry, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales
Description:Large crystal of brown goethite-included calcite perched on a matrix of smaller calcite and goethite. The central crystal is translucent, twinned (similar to Pa. calcites) and has surfaces covered with many smaller, parallel crystal faces. Ex. M. Jensen
Overall Size:9x9x7 cm
Crystals:3-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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