Calcite with Pyrite - image 1
Calcite with Pyrite - image 2
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Calcite with Pyrite

Unknown Owner
Lustrous translucent rhombohedral crystals of calcite to 2.2 cm in size across the top of matrix. Micro crystals of pyrite are scattered throughout. In good condition and quite neat for the species and locality. This is fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

Species
Calcite, PyriteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions15.0 x 9.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on01/20/2026
Locality
UK, Scotland, Strontian

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2026Unknown Owner$150.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Strontian
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