AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from China > Calcite (twinned crystals) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 62908 |
Mineral: | Calcite (twinned crystals) |
Locality: | Hunan, China |
Description: | Plate of lustrous translucent tan-orange calcite crystals that was sawn on the rear and sides to reduce bulk without risking damage. The calcite crystals are twinned through the centers with reentrant faces indicating the twin plane. |
Overall Size: | 11x10x5 cm |
Crystals: | 3-30 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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