Gem and Mineral

8041 | Calcite

Calcite

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Size: 15×20×8cm

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Final Price: unsold



Elmwood mine,Tennessee,United states
The Elmwood lead-zinc mine in Tennessee,USA was established in 1969 and enjoys a high reputation for its gem-quality champagne-colored calcite.After entering into the 21st century,Elmwood mine has shutdown for different reasons but reopened afterwards.As a result,high quality calcite from Elmwood became very rare in recent years.This calcite specimen signature output of this mining area,presenting a color between champagne and honey with excellent gloss and the crystal has been perfectly generated crystal with sharp edges.The layers of the specimen in a proper sequence and the well-proportioned growth of crystals in different directions have endowed it with a high ornamental value.