Doubly terminated Calcite (fluorescent) Cynthia Payne Coll

Item Description

The famous N'Chwaning II Mine has produced some outstanding calcite specimens and this is an impressive large example. The doubly terminated highly lustrous, colorless crystal is water-clear with water-clear to frosted, stepped-growth faces and has striking complex form. The thin crust of manganite at the base imparts the gray tint. Complete all-around. The pointed end has a very slight, hard-to-see, cleave at the tip. One corner of the back termination (on the non-display side) has a cleave, which really shows the gem clarity of the crystal. Modest dark orangy-red fluorescence. Ex Cynthia Payne Calcite Collection. Valued by the former dealer at $395. A choice and striking large calcite.