Calcite on Smithsonite after Calcite
specimen number:
4081787
location:
Tecolates mine, Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Lustrous crystal groupings of colorless platy calcite to 0.5 cm in size very rich across the top of this crystallized smithsonite matrix, the smithsonite replacing previous scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 0.5 cm in size. In very good condition.
Size: 16.0 x 10.0 x 6.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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