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Calcite in Fossil Clam
- Rucks Pit, near Ft. Drum, Okeechobee County, Florida
- Miniature, 3.8 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 03/12/2009 8:15:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/19/2009 8:15:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This fascinating specimen formed when gemmy calcite crystals grew in the natural pocket formed by a buried fossil clamshell. The interior of the shell is now completely covered with these fine, golden crystals. Not many fine collector specimens come from Florida, of course!