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Quartz epimorph after Calcite
West of Ouray
Uncompahgre mining district
collected by Robert Stoufer 2008
Mine: Crystal Cave
County: Ouray area
Location: Ouray area
Dimensions: 3" x 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" [74 x 68 x 47mm]
Mineral: Quartz epimorph
Very nice, undamaged quartz epimorphs after scalenohedral calcite crystals, which have been removed with acid. Drusy quartz crystals are clear at tips, milky at base. Interior shows very sharp faces where quartz first coated calcite crystals. Reference #507
Price: $200.00 Add to Cart
