Calcite
specimen number:
8681147
location:
Potosi mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Attractive multi-generation calcite specimen from this famous locality. The first generation is small lustrous red crystals covering the top of this matrix. A second-generation of colorless gemmy crystals measuring to 1.2 cm in size are scattered throughout. This is in very good condition.
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