Calcite (GEMMY twinned crystals)

Item Description

These Calcites to me are some of the most underrated examples of the species ever found. Although the habit is different, I put the top pieces in a similar category to the classic pieces from the Elmwood Mine, as they are some of the most iconic, fine quality and singular examples of golden colored gemmy twinned Calcite extant. Calcite is one of the most well-known mineral species in the world, with a myriad of colors, varieties, styles and crystal habits. These classic specimens from the Sokolovskoe Mine are some of the most beautiful and superb Calcites to come out in the last 30+ years. These beautiful golden color rhombs are easily recognizable with their wonderful form and gemminess. This small cabinet specimen features gorgeous, satiny, GEMMY, golden-yellow color twinned rhombohedra of Calcite with only a tiny bit of matrix. The piece is essentially undamaged on the front / display side, but the best quality is the HIGHLY vitreous slick luster. Great quality, and difficult to find on the market these days. Valued at $2,000.
Ex Brian Kosnar.