Calcite
specimen number:
8911189
location:
Hubei, China
description:
Sharp lustrous translucent scalenohedral crystals of calcite, the prominent crystal 5.5 cm in height, covering the front of matrix. These are preferentially coated with a dark unknown material. Some cleaving present as seen, still quite nice. The specimen comes with a previous label from the Alton collection.
Size: 14.0 x 9.5 x 7.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Alton Collection
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