Calcite, Marcasite

Calcite, 12 cm, twinned rhombohedral overgrowth on a scalenohedral calcite “phantom” with included marcasite, from the Meshberger quarry, Bartholomew County, Indiana. Self-collected in 1976; Holly Smith photo.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 224
Current owner
Tim Smith
North Wales
Member since 2025

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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.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Meshberger Stone Company Quarry
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Meshberger Stone Company Quarry
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