Poldervaartite, Calcite
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Large, lustrous and translucent ISOLATED medium-brown poldervaartite crystals to 1.0 cm with sparkly, transparent calcite crystals on matrix from the 2001 find at the Wessels Mine. Isolated crystals are nearly unheard of! They almost always come as aggregates. Very choice material. 8.7 x 3.7 x 2.5 cm
Product details
SpeciesCalcite, Poldervaartite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.7 x 3.7 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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