19th Nov, 2021 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science
Calcite "Butterfly Twin" Crystal
The transluscent to transparent twinned calcite crystal with remnants of the hematite matrix. A fine and attractive example, dimensions (cm) 8.4 x 7.9 x 4
Footnote: Pallaflat Mine, Bigrigg, Copeland, Cumbria, England. The Pallaflat iron-ore mine was recognised for its abundance of high quality calcite crystals. It closed in 1914.
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The transluscent to transparent twinned calcite crystal with remnants of the hematite matrix. A fine and attractive example, dimensions (cm) 8.4 x 7.9 x 4
Footnote: Pallaflat Mine, Bigrigg, Copeland, Cumbria, England. The Pallaflat iron-ore mine was recognised for its abundance of high quality calcite crystals. It closed in 1914.
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021
