Calcite
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A RARE, CLASSIC and HISTORIC calcite twin from Frizington, England. These pristine, translucent prismatic crystals have low rhombohedral terminations and are richly included with hematite flakes. This very FINE, OLD-TIME specimen comes with two old labels, one from A.E. Foote, a world-class dealer of the late 1800s. The label dates from 1880-1890.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 x 4.3 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUK, England, Frizington Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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