Gem Calcite twin (late 1990s classic)

Sarbaiskoe deposit, Rudny, Kostanay Province, Kazakhstan
Miniature, 4.8 x 4.8 x 4.3 cm
Start Time: 01/19/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/25/2018 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Beautiful golden-yellow, gem, complex interpentrating calcite twins with lustrous, lightly frosted faces nicely set on a bit of matrix form a striking and excellent 360-degree specimen from famous early 1990s finds in Kazakhstan. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, with only a trivial out-of-sight corner cleave and a bit of scuffing. These are some of the most easilty recognizable calcite finds of the recent past and have become classics for their rich color and sculptural form. Every turn presents a different perspective. valued $500-750. old 1990s classics, now not on the market as much!

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