Calcite (fine GEM crystals) on matrix

Wuzhou, Guangxi, China
Cabinet, 9.7 x 5.2 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 04/22/2021 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/29/2021 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $504

Item Description

A rarely seen matrix specimen from Wuzhou featuring many fine quality, sharp, lustrous, white / colorless prismatic scalenohedral crystals with basal terminations sitting on a Quartz covered matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.1 cm long. Some of the crystals are absolutely water-clear in clarity due to their chemically pure interior, while others have a gentle "misty" quality. The prism faces are quite lustrous, while the terminations have a gentle matte luster for a interesting contrast. No real damage of note, which is significant for this locality, as many of examples from this locality are simply loose single crystals off matrix. These now very hard-to-find Calcites from Wuzhou are now considered classics dating back to the early 2000s, but it's the fact that they are some of the finest gem optic grade Calcite crystals from anywhere in the world that really sets them apart. Priced in the inventory at $1,500.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$504 04/29/2021 5:10:57 pm (CDT)
$494 04/29/2021 5:10:56 pm (CDT)
$484 04/29/2021 3:58:24 pm (CDT)
$474 04/28/2021 11:58:22 am (CDT)
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