Calcite, Quartz

Specimen ID: K7X-QFK

Mineral(s)
Calcite : CaCO3
Quartz : SiO2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
9.9cm x 6.2cm x 4.7cm
Events

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Subparallel group of thin tabular calcite crystals 12 mm across with sharp, narrow prism faces and slightly convex pinacoid faces standing on edge on druzy quartz that is coated preferentially with minutely tabular calcite. All calcite on the specimen fluoresces uniformly orange in SW UV. Matrix is pink granite. See additional photos. Purchased 2018.
Ed Clopton - 25th February 2019

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Edge-on view of the crystals standing on edge.
Ed Clopton - 25th February 2019

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Single flat-lying crystal 16 mm across.
Ed Clopton - 25th February 2019

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Minute calcite crystals preferentially coating prismatic druzy quartz to 5 mm tall.
Ed Clopton - 25th February 2019

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Overall view of the specimen.
Ed Clopton - 25th February 2019
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