Calcite on Quartz, Museum-Sized Specimen, Scotland

Calcite on Quartz

New Glencreiff Vein, Wanlockhead

Dumbries & Galloway

Scotland

Approx. Dimensions: 7.6 in x 6.25 in x 2 in

Approx. Weight: 1,520 grams

Colorless druzy Quartz is covered with a scaly coating of white calcite make up this museum-sized specimen. The Calcite coats the top in some areas, revealing the sparkling Quartz beneath. On the bottom side of the specimen, Calcite covers the Quartz like a thin sheet of snow.