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Calcite coated with Hematite

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Calcite coated with hematite, 11 cm, from the Balmat #3 mine. Ex Steven Chamberlain collection. New York State Museum collection; Chris Stefano photo.

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SpeciesCalcite, Hematite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, New York, Balmat
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 56 1 page 35
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New York State Museum

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Steven ChamberlainNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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Locality guide
Balmat
Balmat, USA: renowned zinc locality in the Adirondack Lowlands, yielding magnetite, sphalerite, calcite, and rare manganese minerals prized by collectors.