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Calcite var. Manganoan & Pyrite

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A fine cluster of lustrous, white rhombs of calcite, to 2.5 cm in length, are the hosts to highly lustrous accenting crystals of golden pyrite, to 5 mm across. This is classic old Naica material from the 1980s, from the Ruben Avila collection. It is a choice and balanced miniature.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Pyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 x 5.0 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$262.50
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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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 var. Manganoan & Pyrite - Gibraltar Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico