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Calcite

Unknown Owner
This distinctive form of Calcite - columns of stacked disc-like colour-zoned cream to beige crystals - is a classic from the Cínovec/Zinnwald area straddling the border between Germany and Czechia. This nice miniature-sized display of this unusual crystal habit comes from Hans Engelbrecht's collection and presents two 'stacks' with 'dragon's scale'-like overlapping platy/columnar crystals draped down one side.

Product details

Species
CalciteAbout Calcite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 4.0 x 2.8 cm
Added on03/18/2026
Locality
Germany, Saxony, Zinnwald

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2026Unknown Owner$150.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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 Zinnwald
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