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Calcite Siderite & Amethyst

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Calcite Siderite & Amethyst

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Description
Locality: 
Băiuț, Maramureș County, Romania
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 4 × 4 cm
Description

A lot of hexagonal calcite crystals on amethyst matrix. The crystals are covered by a thin, brownie siderite crust. 
Unfortunately, the quartz crystals on the side of the piece are damaged, but it is still a very aesthetical and unique piece.
 

 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Calcite

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

Siderite

Formula: 
FeCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

Amethyst

Variety Of: 

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Hardness: 
7.0
Formula: 
SiO2
Hardness: 
0.0
Colour: 
Purple

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