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Calcite

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Tonglushan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi, Hubei, China 8.5 x 11.0 x 6.5 cm Formerly in the collection of Kevin Schofield. Calcites from China often are viewed as common, or average. Rarely does one come by a truly perfect, undamaged, aesthetic, and balanced specimen. This particular piece checks all of those boxes. The brilliant display qualities of the specimen make it a connoisseurs choice, should they value quality like this. Additionally, the color of the Calcite is a warm brown when lit from the front, but a beautiful, rusty-red color when lit from the back.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 8.5 x 11.0 cm
Added on10/31/2024
RepairsNo repairs, no restorations
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Ford MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Tonglushan Mine
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Locality guide
Tonglushan Mine
Tonglushan Mine, China — a Cu-Fe-Au skarn locality known for peach to red calcite crystals and iridescent chalcopyrite balls, a top target for collectors.