Gemmy translucent rhombic Calcite on a black contrasting matrix with Marcasite - Becke Oese quarry, - Width: 10 cm- 486 g

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German gemmy translucent rhombic calcite on a dark contrasting matrix with marcasite from the Becke-Oese quarry in Hemer, Sauerland; size 9.2 x 10 x 4.7 cm, weight 486 g, with light pink fluorescence under UV.

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This is a classic old German calcite from the Sauerland region, with blocky, transparent crystals in wonderful condition, on a dark, contrasting matrix.
Light pink fluorescence in UV SW
Size : 9.2 x 10 x 4.7 cm - Weight : 486 grams
Becke-Oese quarry, Hemer, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

In 2004, mining was stopped, and it is certain that mining will never be carried out in the Becke again. A decision is currently being made on the further use of the quarry site.