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Cinnabar On Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Chatian Mine, Chatian, Fenghuang County, Xiangxi, Hunan Province, China (Peoples Republic)
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 5.9 × 2.9 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.90cm
Weight: 
109.00gr
Description

Two textbook, sharp spinel law twins of cinnabar perfectly sit in a drusy populated by creamy dolomite, providing a striking color contrast. A few hyalin quartz crystals on the side as well.

A great miniature, quite well balanced, with minimal peripheral bruising and a tiny contact at the tip which however do not distract from the overall aesthetics. 

Among my best Chinese cinnabars, a truly lovely specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cinnabar

Formula: 
HgS
Strunz: 
2.CD.15a
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
2.0 - 2.5

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Rhombohedral
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White

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