Quartz after Calcite
specimen number:
9711154
location:
Merelani Hills, Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania
description:
Colorless crystals of what were once calcite forming a large cluster and now replaced by white sparkling quartz. Graphite is present as well. Very interesting specimen for this locality.
Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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