Calcite (Var: Cobaltoan Calcite)
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A UNIQUE and gorgeous crust of lustrous, translucent, botryoidal cobaltoan calcite from the ONE-TIME find at the bottom of the Tynebottom Mine, Alston Moor from the 1970s. The raspberry-red color is so luscious, front or backlit, it looks eatable. Ex. Lindsay Greenbank Collection.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.6 x 0.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUK, England, Tynebottom 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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