Smithsonite after Calcite
specimen number:
5006898
location:
Arenas mine, Carbonia-Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy
description:
Large scalenohedral crystals of what were once calcite measuring to 7.0 cm in size forming a matrix less cluster and completely replaced by crystallized smithsonite. A classic pseudomorph specimen for this old Italian locality. The piece is in great condition. The specimen comes with a previous collection label as shown at the end of the video.
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