Calcite
specimen number:
1651426
location:
Trepca, Mitrovica, Kosovo
description:
Lustrous translucent pink rhombohedral crystals of calcite to 1.5 cm in size across the front of this matrix that is mostly covered with crystallized rhodochrosite. In good condition with very minimal micro-cleaving present. Incredibly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 19.0 x 16.0 x 4.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Harry Critchley
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