Smithsonite after Calcite with Hemimorphite - image 1
Smithsonite after Calcite with Hemimorphite - image 2
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Smithsonite after Calcite with Hemimorphite

Unknown Owner
Scalenohedral crystals of what were once calcite measuring to 5.0 cm in size are now replaced by crystallized smithsonite and scattered throughout matrix. Microscopic hemimorphite is scattered throughout as well. In good condition. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Hemimorphite, SmithsoniteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on12/02/2024
Locality
Spain, Cantabria

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$65.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Cantabria
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