Calcite-Quartz-after-Ilvaite with Pyrite
specimen number:
3261009
location:
Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
description:
Prismatic terminated crystal of what was once a thick elbaite crystal 5.5 cm in height now replaced by colorless crystallized calcite and quartz. Pyrite sprinkled throughout, as well as needlelike quartz crystals to 2.0 cm in length. Displays beautifully and in terrific condition all around.
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