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Calcite (double twinned crystals) from Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China

 
Calcite (double twinned crystals) from Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China

Calcite (double twinned crystals) from Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China

Calcite (double twinned crystals) from Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 42112
Mineral:Calcite (double twinned crystals)
Locality:Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China
Description:Sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals colored brick-red due to microscopic hematite inclusions. Perched on the top is a cross-shaped group of twinned crystals - a double twin. One of the crystals has two tiny edge nicks near the tip on the rear. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #399; acquired in 1997
Overall Size:4x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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