Calcite
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This was a very small find about six months ago, and a very distinctive one. These calcites look like no other. They sit up on the thin crusts of matrix as if dropped there; they have a smooth, lustrous surface, and get their orange color from inclusions of hematite.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.6 x 11.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina, Guangxi, Nandan County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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