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Calcite & Azurite

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Description
Locality: 
Teresita Mine, Riosa, Asturias, Spain
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.6 × 3 × 2 cm
Description

Outstanding specimen of this mine. It is rare these copies. The overall display is very pleasant and attractive. Has many azurite crystals included in calcite. This specimen will delight demanding collectors.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Calcite

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

Azurite

Formula: 
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Chessy copper mines, Chessy-les-Mines, Le Bois d'Oingt, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France...

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