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Dolomite & Calcite

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Dolomite & Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Trepča, Mitrovica District, Kosovo
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10.4 × 6.7 × 4.6 cm
Description

A really spectacular specimen - hige dolomite crystals formed a very aesthetic assemble. The faces show an attractive micro-texture, the color is very light and shows just a touch of pink color. The edges are framed with dark calcite crystals, which also cover the backside of the piece. The calcite shows a dark grey color with touch of grey-blue. The contrast is magnificent. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Rhombohedral
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White

Calcite

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