Calcite, Sphalerite, Quartz

Specimen ID: GW1-0QY

Mineral(s)
Calcite : CaCO3
Quartz : SiO2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
16cm x 12.5cm x 7.5cm
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Acquisition date:
Sep 2018
Collection date:
Jun 2018
Name withheld

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This incredible specimen features all three generations of calcite described for the locality. There are also tiny butterfly twins among the smallest generation of crystals, at least 7 of them, which is very rare. The matrix appears to be chert.
Edward Bayley - 15th September 2018
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