Description/Interesting Notes:
A fantastic example of quartz after calcite from Utah!!! This specimen consists of a sharply formed, doubly
terminated calcite crystal that has been completely replaced by quartz!!! The crystal is prominently
perched on matrix and measures well over 2cm!!! On the underside, one can see a small cavity in the crystal that
actually hosts some tiny quartz points as well!!! One side of the crystal hosts a somewhat spikey, multi-pointed termination while the
opposite termination comes to a more singular point!!! A very interesting and unusual specimen indeed!!! Rare old time material!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the
collection of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired the 6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and
there are going to be some very exciting minerals to come in the upcoming days and weeks!!! Prior to the Nikischer
collection this specimen was originally from the collection of Florence Mecke (acquired from the late 1930's until the 1970's)!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
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