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Calcite, Galena

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A sculptural pair of doubly terminated calcite crystals aesthetically attached to blocky galena and chalcopyrite matrix from the Sweetwater Mine of Missouri's Viburnum Trend. The lustrous calcite crystals, to 7.6 cm, have faint interior phantoms, colorless mid-sections and beautifully gemmy amber tips. Ex. Dr.Richard Heck and George Feist Collections.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Galena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 8.0 x 6.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot 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 Sweetwater Mine
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