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Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.9 × 2.6 × 5.1 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.01cm
Description

A mass of myriad tiny pointed calcite sheaves formed inwardly to a smooth "crust" of calcite.

Interesting formation.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Calcite

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

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