Calcite (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)

Osceola Mine, Cunningham Gulch, Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado
Miniature, 4.3 x 4.2 x .3 cm
Start Time: 04/27/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/04/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A seldom seen Calcite from the Osceola mine near Silverton. This specimen is filled with sharp Calcite scalenohedra which have a dark chocolate brown coating of an unknown manganese oxide. The crystals have a matte luster and are clearly coated as the underside of the piece shows white/colorless Calcite crystals. The largest crystal measures 1.7 cm. A very attractive Calcite specimen to add to a Colorado collection.

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