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Calcite

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A pristine, complete all-around, translucent, lustrous, hematite-tinted, calcite scalenohedron from the famous White Pine Mine of Michigans Copper Country. This was probably collected in the 1970s or 1980s, before the mine closed. Ex Lance T. Hampel Collection. 4.3 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
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.
Regional guide
Calcite from White Pine Mine
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