Calcite (old classic) (ex Leigh Price Collection)

Item Description

Calcites from St Andreasberg are some of the most iconic and classic specimens from the locality. They certainly have resonated throughout the centuries in Europe as some of the most well-known examples of the species. This highly aesthetic small cabinet display specimen hosts sharp, translucent, tabular "poker chip"-esque crystals of white Calcite measuring up to 2.1 cm flaring off all sides of the elongated matrix. Very good quality all around with only trivial imperfections, which is perfectly forgivable considering the piece is around 150 years old. A really showy example of these desirable and now hard to find pieces from this famous old mining district. Valued at $1,200. From the collection of Leigh Price, formerly of Evergreen, Colorado.