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Dolomite

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Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Azcárate Quarry, Eugui, Esteríbar, Navarre, Spain
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.6 × 2.9 × 2.1 cm
Description

Translucent rhombohedral dolomite crystals, with a classic {1000} twin, and striation on the faces perpendicular to the twin plane, typical for the locality. Floating aggregate that can be exposed in various positions. Minor chipping is present at one side.

Found by F. Maello in 1991.

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

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