Calcite with Pyrite (ex John Ruskin) - image 1
Calcite with Pyrite (ex John Ruskin) - image 2
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Calcite with Pyrite (ex John Ruskin)

Unknown Owner
Colorless to slightly pinkish cluster of lustrous calcite crystals with no real attached matrix. Small crystals of pyrite are scattered throughout. This is in great condition all around. The specimen comes with several previous labels, including one that states that at one time this was part of the collection of John Ruskin.

Product details

Species
Calcite, PyriteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on11/06/2025
Locality
UK, England, Cumbria

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$1,250.00
—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 Cumbria
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