Calcite with Boulangerite Inclusions
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A classic crystallised dome of Boulangerite-included Calcite displaying a fabulous layered structure on the underside of the specimen with occasional crystals of colourless-white glassy Quartz. Although bucking with tradition, I personally think this specimen needs to be displayed with its base as the star attraction. The central spherical core and perfectly concentric shell-like layers are superb, looking like a cross section of a planet, or perhaps Star Wars Imperial Empire's Death Star, not that I know what this looks like in cross-section as R2D2 has the plans! A fine example of this unusual habit from the Herja mine in Maramure? County, Romania.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.0 x 5.3 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/24/2024
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/2025 | Unknown Owner | $1,600.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | 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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