Ettringite With Hematite and Gaudefroyite on Calcite - image 1
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Ettringite With Hematite and Gaudefroyite on Calcite

Unknown Owner
Incredible, gorgeous combination specimen featuring two large ettringite crystals of lemon yello whue, perched on sparkling and contrasting CRYSTALLIZED white calcite AND Gaudefroyite, further accented by a hematite crystal atop. The hematite is striking, and is 2.25 cm long and doubly terminated, pseudo-scalenohedral in form. The ettringite crystals are to 4.5 cm in length and shimmer with electric sheen on the surface, and have deep color that does not convey well in the photos. The overall contrast is striking. This is a very rare, large example of the species in super aesthetic form. It was found in the mid to late 1980s. Comes with custom lucite display base.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Ettringite, Hematite, GaudefroyiteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 8.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II Mine

Known provenance

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

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Calcite
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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.
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Calcite from N'Chwaning II Mine
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