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Calcite from Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China

 
Calcite from Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China

Calcite from Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China

Calcite from Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 65858
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China
Description:Translucent white calcite crystals with waxy surface luster on white quartz. The calcite crystals are hexagonal prismatic form with three-faced terminations composed of rhombohedral faces, commonly known as nail-head calcite.
Overall Size:9x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:8-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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