Smithsonite after Calcite
specimen number:
1501167
location:
Seddas Moddizzis Mine, Iglesias, Carbonia-Iglesias Province, Sardinia, Italy
description: A very nice large cabinet display example for this sardine he and classic with scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to almost 2.0 cm in height, these completely replaced and partially eaten away by yellow crystallize smithsonite. The crystals are covering the top of an 18.0 x 11.0 x 3.5 cm matrix. The piece sits nicely on a flat surface for display. Shipping weight: 2.36 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 18.0 x 11.0 x 3.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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