Nailhead Calcite (fluorescent) on Dolomite epimorphs ex Obodda

Item Description

Cavnic is one of the great historic mining districts of Europe, with records dating back to 1336. This impressive and sculptural large combination specimen from modern production features a very artistic, well-placed, 7.5 cm bowtie of glassy, stacked, colorless, nailhead calcite rhombs in arborescent forms with another resting in the center. The unusual looking matrix is leaf-like, bladed dolomite with a sugary texture. The dolomite is actually epimorphs after flattened calcite rhombs. There is also a small, 1.0 cm, rosette of boulangerite-included calcite disks. Excellent combination material from this ancient locale from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued by Herb at $350, five or more years ago. Bright orange calcite fluorescence!