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Aragonite & Calcite On Siderite

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ADR1121401

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Locality: 
Los Blancos Quarry, Llano del Beal, Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.6 × 3.3 × 3.8 cm
Weight: 
29.00gr
Description

This specimen comes from the stratiform (mantle) mineral deposit with chlorite-sulfide-carbonate-silica paragenesis at the "Los Blancos" Quarry. On a matrix of dark-toned siderite crystals, the specimen displays aragonite and calcite crystallizations, some globular and others laminar, of great aesthetic beauty. A specimen of great beauty, with very attractive colors and distinct contrasts.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Aragonite

Polymorph of: 
Calcite and Vaterite
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.15
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Gallo river, Molina de Aragón, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Aragonite and Vaterite
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

Siderite

Formula: 
FeCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

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- Pieces will be sent 48/72 hours after the payment is received.

- All of our shipments, will be done by secured mail & Track Number.

- Shipping fees does not include insurances, import duties, taxes or charges. Check with your country´s custom border. In case you want to ensure you order contact with us.

- Every mineral will be nicely packed and labelled.

- Multiple purchases will have discount on shippings if it is possible due to the weight of the pieces.

- Colour may vary due to the camera sensor.

 

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