Calcite after Gypsum
specimen number:
4273103
location:
Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
A cluster of sharp crystals of what were once gypsum, these now replaced by calcite. Complete all around with no points of attachment and in great condition. It is possible that this is dolomite replacing the gypsum?
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