Mineral: Calcite
Locality: Daye mining area, Edong, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China
Dimensions: 16 x 11 x 13 cm / main crystal: 15.0 cm

Description: Mass: 864 g MIM number:1769 Bright transparent sharp calcite crystal consisting of a 180° twin, poised at its middle on the top of a blade covered with small calcite crystals. The color of the crystal is slightly pinkish. Photographer: AINU / Augustin de Valence Publication: "Paragénesis - Revista de Mineralogía 2019-2"

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