hollow DOLOMITE epimorph after CALCITE


Specimen: #11264
Locality: Droujba (Drujba) Mine, Djurkovo Complex, Laki (Luki), Rhodope Mts, Plovdiv Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 66mm x 61mm x 49mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Absolutely neat hollow Dolomite epimorph after Calcite. Epimorph is a type of pseudomorph where a mineral replaces another mineral and the original mineral dissolves, leaving a hollow cast surrounded by the new mineral. Displays scalenohedral Dolomite with hollow centers formed after the prime generations of Calcite has been dissolved leaving a crust of Dolomite with the shape of the dissolved one. Dolomite has hollow caverns with a complex structure and a tan color. Small white Calcites grows atop. 360 degree piece. In very good condition – some small nicks.

Gorgeous epimorph!



hollow DOLOMITE epimorph after CALCITE

hollow DOLOMITE epimorph after CALCITE

hollow DOLOMITE epimorph after CALCITE

hollow DOLOMITE epimorph after CALCITE

hollow DOLOMITE epimorph after CALCITE