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Calcite

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Two large doubly terminated, gemmy, cognac colored calcite crystals, to 13 cm across, are twinned, and one exhibits multi-forked tips. It is a very dramatic piece with extremely good luster and translucency throughout - in fact I would say one of the most gemmy and lustrous for its style I have had. The price is lower than it should seem from the photos due to a few very small dings, on rear or side-facing edges, that I judge to be consequential to me although they do not affect the display qualities of the piece in any significant way. The bottom crystal is fully terminated atop, and has a slight cleave at the bottom where the base is, anyhow. The major crystal atop is complete all around and undamaged save for, as I said, a few trivial dings not on the front face anyhow.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.3 x 8.3 x 7.9 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.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Elmwood Mine, USA
Elmwood Mine calcite — iconic amber scalenohedra from a historic Tennessee locality, prized for form, color, and cabinet display by collectors.