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Calcite on Quartz with Pyrite from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

 
Calcite on Quartz with Pyrite from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Calcite on Quartz with Pyrite from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Calcite on Quartz with Pyrite from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 46977
Mineral:Calcite on Quartz with Pyrite
Locality:Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England
Description:Tabular hexagonal translucent gray-beige calcite crystals to 15 mm across on crystallized milky quartz plate with yellow-metallic pyrite microcrystals. The calcite crystals are in parallel groups, often referred to as Poker Chip habit.
Overall Size:7x6.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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