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Calcite with Sphalerite

Unknown Owner
Choice complete grouping of semi lustrous to lustrous translucent calcite crystals with little attached matrix. This is in good condition. There micro inclusions throughout these calcite crystals. In the past these were considered to be marcasite, in recent times however this is been proven to be sphalerite. From the 1970s.

Product details

Species
Calcite, SphaleriteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 5.0 x 3.8 cm
Added on02/25/2026
Locality
USA, Indiana, Berry Materials Corp. Quarry

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$750.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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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Calcite from Berry Materials Corp. Quarry
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