Loc-Ketkipada, Mumbai (Bombay), India

10.7 x 5.5 x 5.6 cm

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There are three generations of Calcite which make up this specimen. The underlying, large crystals are hollow with pseudomorph casts. Overlaying these are light yellow/orange, small epitaxial crystals. Atop these are twinned, epitaxial crystals which are a lighter color and semi transparent. One of these is perched right on the tip of the largest underlying crystal. In other places, the twinned crystals are stacked upon each other and have a light iridescence on the surface. The location is not listed on mindat, but there is a Pada quarry which may be a variation on the name. A Google search reveals the name has been used a few other times as the location for specimens, but no information regarding the location is found.

Condition: Very Good

Flaws: There is some scuffinf on the side of the largest crystal. Also, next to it, there is a broken crystal.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Asia | Calcite | Quartz | Pseudomorphs | Minerals Priced Between 100 and 199 Dollars