Quartz on Calcite on Calcite

This is a specimen with multiple generations of crystal growth. First, the sharp, beige, pyramidal calcite grew. A second generation of calcite spiraled around the main crystal and some other formed around like mushrooms on a tree. All of this was then covered by druzy quartz crystals.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Quartz
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 3.2 x 3.1 cm
Added on05/29/2026
Current owner
Matthew Parshchikov
Cologne, Germany
2 for sale·Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Niklas SteirerNot disclosed

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