Acanthite, Calcite
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A classic, old-time thumbnail from the historic Freiberg District of Germany. A sharp, lustrous, battleship-gray acanthite crystal is attractively embedded in starkly contrasting calcite. Aesthetic material from the George Feist Collection #1363.
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SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.7 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGermany, Saxony, Freiberg Mining District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Calcite
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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