Large Calcite twin (classic old locale) Wolfe Coll.

Gralex Quarry, Mont-sur-Marchienne, Hainaut Province, Belgium
Cabinet, 11.1 x 7.5 x 7.4 cm
Start Time: 01/20/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/26/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Calcite specimens from the famous and now-closed Gralex Quarry of Belgium are a European classic. This is an impressive large twinned crystal The lustrous, translucent well-formed crystal has very rich golden-amber color that GLOWS, when backlit. The stepped-growth/interesting etch patterns on the lower prism faces and striated termination faces really add contrast and pizzazz. Complete all-around and pristine. Exceptional, very classy and classic large calcite from this locale from the Tom Wolfe Calcite Collection. Valued at $1000, for quality, size and rarity.

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