Calcite
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A superb calcite for this classic locale, with unusually large and sharp crystals showing phantoms inside. Emplaced in of a vug of hard gossan matrix are rhombohedrons, to 3.3 cm across, of lustrous and translucent calcite. The calcite rhombs are arranged in a step growth pattern, very dramatically
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.9 x 8.4 x 5.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela 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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