Calcite
specimen number:
8171074
location:
Tonglushan mine, Daye Co., Huangshi, Hubei, China
description: Glassy mostly gemmy colorless to red crystals of calcite measuring to 3.2 cm in size very nice across the top of this matrix. This one is interesting as there are several different types of calcite crystallization present on the same specimen. This is in super condition. The red color is due to hematite.
Size: 10.0 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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