Mineral: Calcite
Locality: Yangshan, Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
Dimensions: 8,5 x 3,5 x 8,0 cm

Description: Main crystal size: 8,3 cm Colorless and transparent triangular prism made up of a twin in which the separation between the two parts is marked by a light veil. The crystal is practically intact. The surface of this one is striated on the two faces and presents slightly whitish spots in some areas. MIM number 1239 Photographer: Augustin de Valence (Aïnu)

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