Calcite after Ikaite - image 1

Calcite after Ikaite

Unknown Owner
Classic Russian pseudomorph specimen showing a cluster of sharp spiky crystals of what were once ikaite in a cluster now replaced by calcite. This is in terrific condition all around.

Product details

Species
CalciteAbout Calcite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.6 x 2.5 cm
Added on12/02/2024
Locality
Russia, Murmansk Oblast, Olenitsa River

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$60.00
—Weinrich 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.
Regional guide
Calcite from Olenitsa River
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