Quartz with Calcite from Bor Mine TF2676 facet Aletai Meteorite Cube

Aletai Meteorite Cube

25" Quartz with Chrysocolla from Tentadora Mine

Dimensions: 3x3x3 inches

It isn’t a distinct mineral species in its own right but is generally described as an iridescent mixture of hematite (Fe

The unique geological conditions in the region have given rise to calcite formations that exhibit intricate twinning patterns and stunning optical properties when exposed to light

Quartz with Calcite from Bor Mine TF2676 facet Aletai Meteorite CubeQuartz with Calcite from Bor Mine Approx. Dimensions: 3. 5x2. 5x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 123 grams Locality: Bor Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia This specimen of quartz is a cluster of interestingly shaped crystals with layers of dogtooth calcite crystals disperesed throughout. The many sharp, lustrous faces sparkle in the light. The calcite will fluoresce white under a long wave UV light. The Bor Mine, located in the Dalnegorsk mining