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Calcite incl. w/ hematite (Tom Wolfe Coll.)
- Hammam-Zriba Mine, Zriba-Village, Zaghouan Governorate, Tunisia
- Small Cabinet, 5.6 x 4.7 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 08/17/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/24/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A jagged mountain range of sharp, stepped-growth calcite scalenohedrons beautifully accented with iron oxides on this dramatic specimen from this less well-known Tunisia locale. This mine is better known for striking hematite-tinted celestine specimens. Calcite of this form and quality is very uncommon from here. The tip of the right crystal is gently cleaved, but is certainly only a modest detraction to this striking calcite from the Tom Wolfe Calcite Collection.
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