Kleinite, Calcite
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A very rich and exceptional specimen of bright canary-yellow, botryoidal kleinite on starkly contrasting, snow-white calcite matrix from the McDermitt Mine of Nevada. Kleinite is a very rare mercury halide, known from only 3 localities worldwide.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.9 x 3.1 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Nevada, McDermitt Mine
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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