Calcite
specimen number:
3021020
location:
Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
description: Very unique and attractive example from this classic locality, translucent twinned crystals of calcite to 4.0 cm in size scattered beautifully throughout the top of a 17.0 x 13.0 x 5.0 cm matrix. Every crystal on the specimen shows twinning. I've not seen anything quite like this from this classic locality. To view a video of this specimen click here.
Size: 17.0 x 13.0 x 5.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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