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Calcite with Dolomite and Sphalerite from Borieva Reka Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

 
Calcite with Dolomite and Sphalerite from Borieva Reka Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Calcite with Dolomite and Sphalerite from Borieva Reka Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Calcite with Dolomite and Sphalerite from Borieva Reka Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite with Dolomite and Sphalerite from Borieva Reka Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

DESCRIPTION:No. 42903
Mineral:Calcite with Dolomite and Sphalerite
Locality:Borieva Reka Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Large colorless complex calcite crystals up to 50 mm with tan-colored dolomite microcrystal crusts and dark sphalerite embedded in the base. The calcite crystals are flattened, round, rhombic form with surfaces composed of smaller parallel crystal faces.
Overall Size:11.5x7x7 cm
Crystals:micro to 50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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