Butterfly-twin Calcite (one-time find) with Selenite

Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai Region, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Cabinet, 13.5 x 7.8 x 4.0 cm
Start Time: 05/04/2009 8:20:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/14/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A gorgeous, butterfly-twin calcite crystal on a CABINET plate from the small, ONE-TIME time in the early 2000s from Ametista do Sul, Brazil. The 3.1 cm, gem-like, calcite crystal beautifully lies on 3-dimensional basalt matrix covered with light amber calcite rhombs and STRIKINGLY STUDDED with sparkly, water-clear selenite needles and crystals to 2.7 cm. Calcites from this find are RARELY on the market and even RARER in this size and combination quality! A must for the species or locality collector. Valued $750. These have not been available since the find came out about 7 years ago.

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