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Aragonite

Ex Dr G Garbari (Italy), Ex Dr F Krantz (Bonn, Germany)
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Description
Locality: 
Monte Somma, Vesuvius, Campania, Italy
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.5 × 6.7 × 3.8 cm
Description

A very nice example from this famous European locale out of the Garbari collection: white aragonite crystal sprays settle in former gas bubbles in basaltic lava.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Aragonite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.15
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Gallo river, Molina de Aragón, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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Thank you for your interest in my offers! Payment is possible via Paypal, bank transfer or cash if you pick up the item(s) personally. Bank data will be provided after settling the auction/transaction(s) if needed.

In case you are not happy with a specimen, you may send it back within 4 weeks. After receipt, i will refund the price minus shipping costs. Please inform me before sending an item back. If you have any questions (or maybe complaints) please feel free to contact me.

Best regards Roger