Aragonite on Cave Stalactite Calcite from Wenshan Mine

Dimension: 6.5cm x 5.6cm x 4.6cm
Weight: 137g
Locality: Wenshan Mine, Wenshan Co., Wenshan, Yunnan, China
 
A top quality specimen of pearly carbonate Aragonite nicely coated the yellow orange Cave Stalactite Calcite in places, in a snow-white color with matt luster.  This came from the well-known Wenshan zinc mine famous for deep blue hemimorphites, excellent aragonites and striking cave calcite forms.  A stunning specimen from this locality, in superb condition.