Calcite
specimen number:
4241049
location:
San Antonio mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
A beautiful large cabinet specimen, the top covered by glassy gem sharp scalenohedral crystals of calcite orange to reddish-brown in color. These crystals exhibit phantom crystals giving the color, this due to iron oxide. The specimen is in great condition.
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