CLASSIC TRI-STATE CALCITE
We recently picked up an amazing lot of fine Tri-State Calcite specimens from our good friend Jay Buscio, who kindly offered them to us VERY reasonably. Every specimen in this lot is a beautifully crystallized old time classic - collected during the 1950's from the famed Lead/ Zinc deposits of Tri-State. This lot consists of several different Calcite habits, colors and crystallizations including single Scalenohedral and rhombohedral crystals to crystals on matrix, and also some unusual parallel growth crystal groupings (Item# TS-3!). Many of these pieces exhibit multiple growth stages that betray drastically changing depositional environments.
As usual, this is only a small portion of the lot (11+ flats!) and each piece will be affordable - so if you have any special requests, please feel free to email us at earthquest@volcano.net.
Item# TS-1 CALCITE Tri-State Mining District, Picher, Oklahoma Collected Late 1950's — Former Belden Collection: Auburn, California Size: 3" X 2 1/2" Price: $150.00 Description: This very fine Tri-State specimen consists of a sharp, 2 1/4" gemmy golden crystal with high luster on Chert matrix - the balance between crystal and matrix being very good. Superb example! 
Item# TS-2 CALCITE Tri-State Mining District, Picher, Oklahoma Collected Late 1950's — Former Belden Collection Size: 3 3/4" X 3 1/2" Price: $75.00 Description: I just love this piece! The main crystal is clean, sharp and measures 1 1/2" long. What's so awesome about the specimen is that the scalenohedral crystal displays highly detailed internal cleavage structure - this feature being what led René Just Haüy to experiment with the geometrical law of crystallization. Will need stand for upright display. 
Item# TS-3 CALCITE Tri-State Mining District, Picher, Oklahoma Collected Late 1950's — Former Belden Collection Size: 2 3/4" X 2 5/8" Price: $65.00 Description: This grouping of sharp, waxy lustered, well terminated Calcite crystals feature multiple growth stages - the interior being milky white with a grainy texture as evidenced on one side. This stage being overgrown by lustrous, yellowish Calcite. 
Item# TS-4 CALCITE Tri-State Mining District, Picher, Oklahoma Collected Late 1950's — Former Belden Collection Size: 4" X 3 1/2" Price: $75.00 Description: An aesthetic grouping of Calcite crystals with a 1+ inch crystal at the top. Will need a stand or prop for excellent upright display. 
Item# TS-5 CALCITE Tri-State Mining District, Picher, Oklahoma Collected Late 1950's — Former Belden Collection Size: 5 3/8" X 3 1/2" Price: $125.00 Description: Here's another multiple growth specimen - this being a large single scalenohedral crystal. It is waxy lustered and the termination is quite textured. The interior "stage" is a grainy white, again, with lustrous yellow Calcite overgrowths covering nearly the entire piece. Excellent! 
Item# TS-6 CALCITE Tri-State Mining District, Picher, Oklahoma Collected Late 1950's — Former Belden Collection Size: 4" X 3" Price: $100.00 Description: A very handsome and aesthetic grouping - this being probably one of the best of the multiple growth stage pieces. Creamy tan Calcite overgrows sharp, lustrous orange/ yellow Calcite crystals to 2+ inches. One missing termination on the back that does not show. In my opinion, a superb piece! |
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