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Calcite On Dolomite

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Calcite On Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Sainte-Clotilde-de-Chateauguay Quarry, Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10 × 8 × 4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.00cm
Weight: 
212.00gr
Description

A very aesthetic and classic large combination plate from this famous quarry. Different lustrous, translucent, tan, flattened calcite rhombs, to 2.0 cm, are well-placed atop the massive dolomite matrix covered with lustrous, pretty dolomite rhombs. The rear area also included quartz points and pyrite as addendum. The large calcite rhomb is pristine

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Calcite

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

Dolomite

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

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Seller's terms and conditions

The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 3 weeksfrom its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.