Calcite

San Vicente Mine, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
Small Cabinet, 9.3 x 6.0 x 5.1 cm
Start Time: 02/02/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/09/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A beautifully sculptural two-sided calcite from this less well-known mine at famed Guanajuato. A striking vertical compound cluster of fin-like flattened calcite rhombs has amazing shimmering pearlescent luster on the incredibly dense stepped-growth faces. Choice, excellent and RARE style calcite from this locale. An excellent and extensive articale in the recent September-October, 2016 Mineralogical Record Mexico-VII Special Issue features this renowned district. Faint fluorescence.

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