Calcite Var. Cobaltian
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From recent finds in 2012-2013, this is a spectacularly color-saturated and well-crystallized calcite with excellent aesthetics. Most were flat plates, of this style of crystallization, or knobs with damage. This is somewhere in between, with a 3-dimensional and rolling surface. Joe Budd photos.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.8 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Haut-Katanga, Katanga Copper Crescent
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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