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Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Nikolayevskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russian Federation
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.9 × 4.2 × 2.8 cm
Description

In the center you can see a large main crystal of first generation. This crystal shows pearl-like luster and just a touch of pink color. It is not completyl colorless as the smaller crystals of second generation , which frame the main crystal. These smaller crystals are sharp terminated, snowy white and highly lustrous. It is nearly impossible to capture luster and contrast of white minerals with the camera - so I have to note that this wonderful specimen looks much more exciting in person. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Calcite

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