Hematite-included Calcite

Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
Large Cabinet, 15.8 x 11.2 x 10.5 cm
Start Time: 10/01/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/08/2009 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A dramatic, very attractive, LARGE CABINET calcite specimen from recent finds at Santa Eulalia, Mexico. Sharp, lustrous, and translucent, dogtooth calcite crystals are partially coated with hematite and have striking, clay-stained, internal, hematite phantoms. Crystals reach 4.0 cm on this piece. The vast majority of the calcites are in great shape, and the periphery wear one one side has minimal impact on this impressive large piece.

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