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Calcite On Dolomite

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Calcite On Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Punta Papagayo, Playa Blanca, Yaiza, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 4.5 × 5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.30cm
Weight: 
127.00gr
Description

Dark basalt matrix is covered on one side by tiny micro clear calcites over 3mm spheres of dolomite. A bright and attractive specimen from a seldom seen location. Displys well.

 

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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

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