Calcite
specimen number:
1651521
location:
Parc mine, Llanrwst, Clwyd, Wales, UK
description:
A good example for the species from this important mine closed in 1963, thin platy colorless crystals of calcite measuring to 3.0 cm in size are covering the top of this matrix. Very minimal micro-damage present, this still in good condition. Brightly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
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