Smithsonite after Calcite - image 1
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Smithsonite after Calcite

Unknown Owner
Crystals of what were once calcite measuring to 1.5 cm in size now replaced by crystallized smithsonite. Many of these are hollow casts the calcite completely gone. A later generation of crystallized fluorite is present.

Product details

Species
Calcite, SmithsoniteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions15.0 x 9.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/07/2025
Locality
UK, England, Coldstones Quarry

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
10/2025Unknown Owner$250.00
—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 Coldstones Quarry
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