Specimen #562

Name: Calcite with Celadonite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Frederico Westphalen, Alto Uruguai region, Rio Grande do Sul, South Region, Brazil

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 13.2 x 8.3 x 2.7 cm

Weight: 1668

Acquired: 2008-02-24

Source: Joe Freilich, Gemcrystals

Label: Y

Comment: A majestic and towering calcite crystal plate, on a celadonite rich matrix of turquoise and dark green colors. Dozens of milk white crystals pointing in many directions make for a highly interesting specimen. (Companion piece to #533)

Minerals: Calcite (CaCO₃) Celadonite ( sea^-green, in allusion to its common color.)

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Calcite with Celadonite, Frederico Westphalen, Alto Uruguai region, Rio Grande do Sul, South Region, Brazil - 13.2 x 8.3 x 2.7 cm