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Calcite ("flower" / "wand")
- Guilin Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
- Cabinet, 12.1 x 4.1 x 4.0 cm
- Start Time: 12/11/2014 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/18/2014 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
China has produced a plethora of superb and unique Calcite specimens in recent years, and the pieces from Guilin are no exception. This specimen is a beautiful display piece showing a "flower" or "tree" or "wand" shape with nearly colorless to white, sharp, lustrous, scalenohedral crystals in a burst-like growth. This piece is in great shape overall, and truly displays well from all sides. A wonderful Calcite specimen to add to any Chinese suite or Calcite collection. Priced at $800.