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Ankerite

Ankerite

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Locality
Carson Hill Gold Mine, Calaveras Co., California, USA
Minerals
Ankerite
Dimensions
6 x 4.8 x 2 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
K702

Fine quality specimen Ankerite, a mineral similar to Dolomite, with Quartz crystals on green Mariposite. Undamaged specimen with great crystals, including a gem-like 1cm double-terminated Quartz crystal. Mariposite is a dolomitic marble included by chromium rich mica found in the foothills of California and was often an indicator of nearby Gold.

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