Calcite with Fluorite, Barite, Dolomite
specimen number:
5002095
location:
Moscona mine, Solis, Asturias, Spain
description:
A neat and attractive large display piece from this prolific locality. The specimen consists of a breccia matrix covered by amber colored gemmy crystals of fluorite averaging 1.0 cm in size hosting translucent colorless lustrous rhombohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 5.0 cm in size. This shows beautifully all around. In good condition with minimal chipping present. Minor barite and dolomite present as well.
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