Quartz after Calcite
specimen number:
7993012
location:
Black Knife mine, Sierra Co., New Mexico, USA
description:
Sharp scalenohedral crystals of what were once calcite now completely replaced by sugary crystalline quartz. These are forming hollow casts as seen in the video. In great condition all around.
Size: 5.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
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