Calcite

Wessels Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
Thumbnail, 2.4 x 2.1 x 1.0 cm
Start Time: 05/08/2013 5:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/28/2013 5:31:15 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Attractive, sharp cluster of about a half-dozen rhombohedral Calcite crystals, all gemmy. The largest of the rhombs is 1.3 cm, and it is a fascinating crystal because it has preferential beveling and what appears to be a healed side. The bevels are perfect windows into the crystals. The Calcites are well-defined and gemmy throughout, and the smaller ones complement the larger one nicely. The main crystal does have one bruise on one corner. the Calcites have a mild orange fluorescence. A good thumbnail, and classic for the locality.

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