Large Calcite "brain" (Tom Wolfe Coll.)

Denton Mine, Harris Creek Sub-District, Hardin Co., Illinois
Cabinet, 12.5 x 9.0 x 5.8 cm
Start Time: 07/05/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/12/2018 6:42:12 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This striking large 360-degree calcite looks like a large "brain" with furrowed lobes! The densely intergrown translucent flattened rhombs have honey-yellow color and juicy waxy-luster. The bit of sphalerite on the periphery adds contrast to this very sculptural and pristine piece. Every turn presents a different perpective to this choice large calcite from the famous Denton Mine and the Tom Wolfe Calcite Collection. This is a rare style of calcite from the Denton Mine.

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