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Calcite (gemmy "flower")
- Wenshan Mine, Dulong ore field, Wenshan Co., Wenshan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China
- Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm
- Start Time: 04/05/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/12/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
China has produced a plethora of superb and unique Calcite specimens in recent years, and the pieces from Wenshan are no exception. This specimen is a beautiful display piece showing a "flower" or "tree" shape of colorless, gemmy, sharp, somewhat lustrous, hollow/skeletal scalenohedral crystals. This piece is in great shape overall, and truly displays well from both sides. A wonderful Calcite specimen to add to any Chinese suite or Calcite collection.