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Aragonite & Quartz

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Aragonite & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Sterres Quarry, Klausen, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
8 × 9 × 10 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.70cm
Description

Shiny needles in breccia matrix including rock crystals and dolomite. On the backside of the aragonite vug sits a rather large rock crystal. Unfortunately it's tip is a little damaged but that's normal for this location as all quartz is tightly embedded in the hard matrix.

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

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

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