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Calcite

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This large, striking Dalnegorsk specimen has a BIG (8 cm), GEMMY calcite TWINNED crystal crowning it (gemmier than the pics make it look), with wonderful luster and beautiful striations on the faces. The crystal is beautifully framed by thin sheets of snow-white feldspar. A silky scalenohedral crystal sticks out from the side of the specimen. YOu will love the symmetry of this crystal on either side of the twinning plane - it is a really unusual and beautiful large calcite twin! 13.3 x 12.4 x 12.2cm

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.3 x 12.4 x 12.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot 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.
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