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Calcite

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Faceted “rainbow” twinned calcite, 3.4 cm (263.8 carats), from Cerro Cristal, La Gaiba District, Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. Russell E. Behnke photo.

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SpeciesCalcite
SizeMuseum
Dimensions340.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBolivia, Santa Cruz, Cerro Cristal
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 49
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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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Calcite from Cerro Cristal
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Cerro Cristal
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