Stock No. 33422

Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen

An outstanding large British natural dogtooth calcite specimen from Cheddar Gorge, Somerset. This native British specimen is a rare find. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular dogtooth scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – and has a light coloured, almost translucent quality. It is an impressive mineral specimen…

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£1,875.00

Dimensions

Depth: 34cm13.39in

Width: 39cm15.35in

Height: 29cm11.42in

Weight: 49kg108.03lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. No makers marks. One side is more weathered than the other. Mounted to a modern steel stand.

Wear

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

Material

Calcite

Origin

England

Period

Prehistoric

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An outstanding large British natural dogtooth calcite specimen from Cheddar Gorge, Somerset. This native British specimen is a rare find. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular dogtooth scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – and has a light coloured, almost translucent quality. It is an impressive mineral specimen with a width of almost 40 cm.

Additional information

Weight 49 kg
Dimensions 34 × 39 × 29 cm
Material

Origin

England

Period

Prehistoric

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