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Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Glageon Quarry, Avesnes-sur-Helpe, Nord, Hauts-de-France, France
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.8 × 4.7 × 3.2 cm
Weight: 
122.00gr
Description

Bright honey coloured scalenohedral crystals of calcite, related by a contact twin on {0001}, and quite aesthetically placed on matrix. Labelled as coming from “Trélon”, it is likely from the nearby Glageon Quarry.

Acquired in 14/10/1984 to Mr Dehove. Ex Gustaaf collection #638, with his handwritten label.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Calcite

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

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