Specimen #2276

Name: Amethystine crystals with Golden Calcite

Type: Mineral

Locality: 2nd Soviet Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 17.6 cm x 18.5 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2011-06-14

Source: Auction: Kevin Ward

Label: N

Comment: Impressive large cabinet sized specimen of Amethystine crystals with Golden Calcite at top! This is a stunning specimen and would make for an incredible centerpiece! The Amethystine crystals are terminated with a scattering of milky inclusions near the tips. The crystals are quite glassy and lustrous with a complete rehealing on the backside. The Golden Calcite crystals at top are clustered together with a pearly chatoyance and complete terminations! There is a tiny area of stabilization on the backside between the Calcite and Quartz. Ex. Lawrence Conklin, Edward David Mineral Collections

Minerals: Amethyst Calcite (CaCO₃)

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Amethystine crystals with Golden Calcite, 2nd Soviet Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia - 17.6 cm x 18.5 cm

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Amethystine crystals with Golden Calcite, 2nd Soviet Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia

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Amethystine crystals with Golden Calcite, 2nd Soviet Mine, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia