Fishtail Twin Calcite Crystal on Matrix, Hubei, China

Here is a nice contrasting cluster of off-white to pale red calcite crystals on matrix with the largest crystal being a fishtail twin. The locality is Fengjiashan Mine, Daye, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China. The overall dimensions are 12 cm wide by 9.3 tall cm and 10 cm front to back. There is little damage except near the edges of the matrix.

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