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Calcite On Sphalerite

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Calcite On Sphalerite

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Description
Locality: 
Gyöngyösoroszi, Mátra Mountains, Heves County, Hungary
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
14 × 8 × 7 cm
Largest Crystal: 
5.50cm
Description

Sharp and large calcite crystals on sphalerite crystals from a classic locale in Hungary.

Ex Armin Wendland collection

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Calcite

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

Sphalerite

Formula: 
ZnS
Strunz: 
2.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0