Calcite on Amethyst
at-auction$ 225
- Locality
- Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Minerals
- Calcite, Quartz
- Dimensions
- 15 x 11 x 5 cm
- Size class
- Cabinet
- SID
- J988
Fine display specimen featuring a large Calcite crystal on deep purple Amethyst. The calcite crystal is 9cm and the Amethyst has great deep purple coloration. Amethyst geodes from this part of the world are common enough, but those with top purple color are less so, and in combination with a large Calcite makes for an uncommonly good specimen. The Calcite is cleaved at the edge of the specimen, but otherwise the Calcite and Amethyst are undamaged. Very showy piece with good size out of an old collection. Valued at $400.