Calcite (manganese-bearing) (''herringbone"-style) (NEW FIND)

Item Description

The famous Septemvri Mine (formerly known as the 9th of September Mine) in Bulgaria for many years has yielded some of the best crystallized sulfides and carbonates from any contemporary locality. Recently there was a new find of some of the most beautifully crystallized Calcites ever seen from this locality. This piece was mined in the summer of 2022 and features gorgeous "feather"-like crystals of soft pink color (manganese-bearing) Calcite that have formed in "herringbone"-esque groups. The gentle pink color of the Calcite crystals is highlighted by an almost "slick" vitreous luster on the surface, so the piece really shines in the reflected light. The largest individual group of Calcites measures about 3.4 cm long. The crystals overall are in excellent condition, though I can see a couple of small bruises, but they don't stand out until you look closely. I just love the elegant forms and eye-catchingly aesthetic three-dimensional quality of the piece, and I even found a small hollow opening that looks like it might be cast after a preexisting species. I've never seen a Calcite quite like this from Bulgaria, nor anywhere else. If you're a fan of worldwide Calcites, minerals of Bulgaria, or if you just love beautiful, colorful display pieces, don't miss out on this beauty for a great price. We had this piece priced at $3,500 in our inventory. As with most discoveries, it's hard to say if there will be more, or if these pieces will be an isolated find, and never seen again.