Aragonite and Quartz

Reference: 2082

Crystallised aragonite is quite rare in Weardale but occurred sparingly at Broadwood quarry when it was being worked in the first few years of this century.  This pretty miniature has stubby transparent aragonite crystals of an attractive straw colour formed over quartz crystals which extend onto the rear of the specimen

Formulas: Aragonite CaCO₃ ; Quartz SiO₂

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 60x40x25mm

Size: Miniature (M)