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Calcite, Quartz

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These crystals are like razor-sharp bars of glass. The color you are seeing is from a layer of a dark mineral underneath the crystals. The calcites themselves are absolutely colorless like water. The largest crystals measure 3.5 cm. They sit on a bed of small quartz crystals.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Calcite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.2 x 9.2 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Quartz
Mineral guide
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
Regional guide
Quartz from China
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