Calcite

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Calcite, 6.2 cm, from the Bigrigg mine, Bigrigg, Cumbria, England. Ex University of Delaware, Irénée DuPont, Sr. collection (1978). Specimen pictured in Rocks & Minerals, September–October 2015; Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.2 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 333

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
Sr.Not disclosed
Irénée DuPontNot disclosed
University of DelawareNot 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 Bigrigg Mine
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