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Calcite

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Russell E. Behnke
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Twinned floater crystal of calcite, 33 cm, found in 1906 at the White Rock quarry, Sterlingbush, New York. Ex New York State Museum collection (until 1989); ex Robert Beckert collection. This piece was recently described in the October 2014 issue of Mineral News. Russell E. Behnke photo.

Product details

Species
CalciteAbout Calcite →
SizeMuseum
Dimensions33.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, New York
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 41

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Robert BeckertNot disclosed
—New York State MuseumNot 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 New York
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