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Calcite Dolomite & Sphalerite

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Calcite Dolomite & Sphalerite

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Description
Locality: 
La Cuerre Mine, Rionansa, La Florida, Sierra de Arnero, Cantabria, Spain
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
12.3 × 9.8 × 8.3 cm
Description

Spectacular group of calcite crystals on dolomite and sphalerite matrix. from this classic Spanish site.
With some little damages.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Calcite

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

Dolomite

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

Sphalerite

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

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