Fluorite, Calcite

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This is a very unusual and rather pretty specimen of purple fluorite that has coated and actually pseudomorphed/replaced a plate of calcite crystals! The plate has these pseudomorphed crystals on both sides and around the edges, indicating that both sides were exposed in the pocket. It is a very fascinating piece from a unique find! I got this from the collection of Dr. Peter Megaw some years ago. I seldom see them for sale. 9.3 x 7.1 x 3.6cm