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Calcite twins (fluorescent) Korpi Coll.
- Dalen-Kjorholt Mine, Brevik, Telemark, Norway
- Small Cabinet, 9.2 x 4.5 x 4.3 cm
- Start Time: 05/02/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/09/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Classic and excellent calcite from this well-known underground limestone mine. Two, sharp, butterfly-twinned calcite crystals, to 5.6 cm, are nicely intergrown on the calcite matrix. The pristine, colorless crystals are lustrous and translucent. Pink-orange translucence. Textbook form on these fine twins. Ex Chris Korpi Collection.