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Butterfly-twin gem Calcite (rare locale) Whitmore Coll.
- Tusk Pit, Carlin District, Eureka Co., Nevada
- Miniature, 3.2 x 2.1 x 1.4 cm
- Start Time: 07/08/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/14/2011 6:36:21 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A striking and beautiful, VERY RARE, V-twinned, butterfly calcite crystal from an uncommon Nevada locality in the Carlin District. This stunning cutie looks just like the sought-after calcites from the famous finds at the 884 Mine in China about 10 years ago. Both terminations are pristine, but a trivial bit of edgewear is noted, mostly on one wing. Possibly a unique Nevada calcite. Ex Robert Whitmore Collection.