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Calcite, Aragonite, Sulfur

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Fine example of this unique pseudomorph from the sulfur mines at Agrigento, Sicily. Wha tis exceptional here is the sheer beauty of the piece, and elegance of the specimen overall - most of these are big clunkers or small crystals on big plates with little relief. this piece, though, is one of the finest for quality I have seen out there. It is old material, too...1800s. This specimen contains several well formed milky white casts, most of which are at least partially hollow, and are made up of many small sharp calcite crystals. Some minor sulfur is also present on the piece. Ex. George Vaux Jr. collection according to Hauck (but no label survives). Hauck collection label included. 8.5 x 7.3 x 5.2 cm

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 7.3 x 5.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Sulfur
Mineral guide
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vivid canary-yellow crystals with resinous luster; rare euhedrals, famed Sicilian mines and top localities; fragility boosts collecting value and care.
Sulfur
Regional guide
Sulfur from Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy
from Agrigento Province, Sicily — vivid canary-yellow crystals on aragonite and gypsum, a Sicilian locality prized for color and luster.