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Calcite, Sphalerite, Dolomite

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Here are three gemmy, light amber calcite twins, with glassy luster, right next to a rich bed of super-lustrous crystals of sphalerite. The little white crystals are dolomite. Ex. Mullane Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Dolomite, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 8.0 x 6.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Tennessee, Elmwood Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Elmwood Mine, USA
Elmwood Mine calcite — iconic amber scalenohedra from a historic Tennessee locality, prized for form, color, and cabinet display by collectors.