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Dolomite Psm Calcite

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Dolomite Psm Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Madem-Lakko Mine, Cassandra Mines, Aristotelis, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia, Greece
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.8 × 4.5 × 4.2 cm
Description

This is an excellent pseudomorph of dolomite after Calcite. The shape of the former calcite crystals is very well displayd and there are some second generation calcites atop of the dolomite, adding accent. The luster is also excellent!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Dolomite

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

Calcite

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

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