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Honey Calcite – Northern Tasmania

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An attractive piece of honey calcite from Flowery Gully, Tamar Valley, Tasmania.

Good example, like this, are occasionally found in pockets within massive dolerite. In the Tamar Valley, the calcite crystals include iron or manganese inclusions which gives it the lovely amber [honey] colouring without removing the natural translucent qualities. Fluorescent under ultraviolet light. Lovely mass of rhombic structures to this example.

10cm by 8cm by 6cm weighing 125gm.

Honey calcite a nice display and seemingly very soothing on the mind

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Honey Calcite – Northern Tasmania

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