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Calcite (2 generations - old, RARE and RARE style) w/ Sulfur
- Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy
- Small Cabinet, 8.6 x 7.1 x 5.8 cm
- Start Time: 11/08/2018 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/15/2018 6:30:54 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Calcite is RARE from the famous sulfur mines of Agrigento Province. This striking and impressive old-timer hosts two generations of calcite. A dramatic rich jumble of RARE, sharp, elongated rhombs, to 2.0 cm, covers three sides of the sculptural specimen. A second generation of sprays of rare sharp, tiny scalenohedrons richly infill the piece. And there's a bit of sulfur on the back, as a bonus. RARE and rare style old-time calcite from an East Coast collection.
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