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Stock No. 33810

Dogtooth Calcite Specimen Cluster

A superb small cabinet dogtooth calcite cluster specimen from Chihuahua, Mexico. Ex. private collection. This natural calcite specimen is an excellent example of the dogtooth variety. The light, cream-coloured scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – have been brilliantly formed into defined points over millions of years. Presented on one of our medium…

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£775.00

Dimensions

Depth: 17cm6.69in

Width: 17cm6.69in

Height: 15cm5.91in

Weight: 1.5kg3.31lbs

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Condition Report

This is a naturally made, prehistoric specimen formed by nature over millions of years. As such, formations, variations and markings are natural and are to be celebrated as features of each specimen.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric

Maker

Natural

Material

Calcite

Origin

Mexico

About this piece

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A superb small cabinet dogtooth calcite cluster specimen from Chihuahua, Mexico. Ex. private collection.

This natural calcite specimen is an excellent example of the dogtooth variety. The light, cream-coloured scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – have been brilliantly formed into defined points over millions of years.

Presented on one of our medium painted plaster bases, this striking dogtooth calcite specimen is an impressive display piece for a collector’s cabinet.

Additional Dimensions

Specimen only: H 8.5 x W 9 x D 6 cm, 500g

Includes an exclusive small custom-made neoclassical style display plinth – ø17 cm x height 6.5 cm

Additional information

Weight 1.5 kg
Dimensions 17 × 17 × 15 cm
Date of Manufacture

Prehistoric
Maker

Material

Origin

Mexico

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