Quartz-after-Calcite
specimen number:
4141174
location:
Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo, Mexico
description: Colorless crystallized quartz forming replacements or epimorphs after now gone scalenohedral crystals of calcite. This replacement is extremely evident on the back of the piece as seen in the video. This piece is in great condition. The largest calcite crystals measuring to 2.5 cm.
Size: 18.0 x 11.5 x 1.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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