Calcite

Leiping Mine, Leiping, Guiyang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Cabinet, 11.2 x 8.3 x 7.2 cm
Start Time: 02/25/2021 8:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/04/2021 6:45:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $360

Item Description

This is a highly aesthetic and three-dimensional display specimen of Calcite from Leiping. The specimen features a predominant, very sharp, well-formed, lustrous, soft pinkish-grey color trigonal crystal measuring 7.1 cm across beautifully perched atop a group of additional Calcite crystals - some of which feature a more compressed habit - and no matrix. The main crystal atop the specimen is almost like a searchlight, sitting on top of a hill. I love how the trigon shaped termination just stares you right in the eye when the piece is displayed. The main crystal is not damaged on the front, though a few of the secondary crystals are contacts on the lower portion of the specimen. It's very attractive in person, arguably better than the photos. It's a showy piece and one of the few I have seen like it. Worthwhile for any Calcite collector due to the gorgeous habit / style of the crystals or a great pickup for a Chinese mineral collector. Don't miss out, these are not easy to find on the market, and very pretty to boot. Priced at $1,250.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$360 03/04/2021 6:05:56 pm (CST)
$350 03/04/2021 6:05:56 pm (CST)
$295 03/04/2021 6:05:32 pm (CST)
$285 03/04/2021 6:05:32 pm (CST)
$249 02/27/2021 10:29:07 am (CST)