Calcite on Fluorite
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"Hedgehog" sized and shaped, this piece features spiky calcite scalenohedrons to 5.5 cm in length of lustrous and translucent, ivory colored calcite. They totally cover a calcite matrix included with minor fluorite. Mined in April 1995. Just a neat, unusual calcite from the district! RCL 1898
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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.3 x 13.0 x 9.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Illinois, Minerva No. 1 Mine
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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