Calcite (iron-included) (ex Kay Robertson Collection)

Item Description

A gorgeous specimen from this most classic of localities. Fantastic, sharp, highly lustrous, prismatic scalenohedral Calcite crystals measuring up to 2.5 cm long are included with brilliant orange colored iron to create a glowing and eye-catching display specimen. The narrow habit of the Calcites along with the fantastic color make it an unusual and highly desirable piece from this historic mining district. Very little damage and so showy! Valued at $1,500. Ex Kay Robertson Collection (#10848). Kay is a prominent California collector, who specialized in European classics (see the article in the March-April, 2007 Mineralogical Record and the 50+ page article in the German Magazine "Mineralien Welt" November-December 2017).