EXTREMELY LARGE YELLOW CALCITE ON MATRIX. ...

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EXTREMELY LARGE YELLOW CALCITE ON MATRIX
Wagholi, Pune District (Poonah District), Maharashtra, India
The zeolite quarries of the Wagholi area frequently have Calcite crystals associated with the Cavansite and other rare minerals lining the walls of natural caverns in the basalt flows. Rarely do the Calcite rhombs exceed a couple of inches across. This light honey colored crystal is a giant at 5 3/4 inches on edge. It is gemmy and transparent with complex growth faces and no damage. It is situated on a matrix of druzy Quartz that is covered with a profusion of colorless Stilbite blades and a number of smaller, accessory Calcites. Overall this very large specimen measures 11 1/2 x 11 x 5 1/2 inches and is in pristine condition. Accompanied by a custom labeled base.

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