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Benstonite, Calcite


Benstonite : (Ba,Sr)6(Ca,Mn)6Mg(CO3)13, Calcite : CaCO3

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These sharp pagoda-like towers of benstonite come to a finer point than you commonly see for the occurrence, and thus the piece is very dramatic. Small peripheral damage, but none to the 2 largest spikes. Superb miniature, very showy! 4.8 x 3.8 x 3. cm



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