Calcite on Seraphinite
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Cologne, Germany
A large and gemmy dark honey-orange calcite crystal placed aesthetically on dark green spherulitic clinochlore var. seraphinite crystals. The crystal is very lustrous and has an interesting surface texture. The rarity makes up for the minor damage.
Product details
Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm
Added on04/23/2026
Locality
Publications
- Munich Show Themebook The Impossible Crystal
- Rocks & Minerals Vol. 99, August/September Issue 2024
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2023 | Matthew Parshchikov | Not disclosed |
| — | Niklas Steirer | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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