Calcite (rare old varietal)

Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro Co., New Mexico
Miniature, 5.0 x 4.0 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 08/25/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/05/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

"Paper spar", flattened calcite crystals are very rare from the famous Kelly Mine. This is a beautiful and possibly unique, two-sided, cluster of extremely glassy, transparent to translucent, flattened rhombs. Old-time, outstanding material from a museum collection with an acquisition date of October, 1937. The specimen was on display there.

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