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Calcite (twinned crystals) from Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

 
Calcite (twinned crystals) from Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

Calcite (twinned crystals) from Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 33476
Mineral:Calcite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China
Description:Twinned crystals of colorless calcite with excellent transparency and surface luster. When illuminated from the right angle the twin plane is visible running down the outer edges. A twin plane interrupts one corner and it looks cleaved.
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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