L238 calcite and history of the sculptural

and history of the sculptural fragment

12" wide x 5" deep x 10" high

It is then adorned with gold leaf wood molding and the baroque pearl which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite

these Florence fragments in particular stand apart

L238 calcite and history of the sculptural18th century Italian station of the cross with a coordinating baroque pearl on calcite crystals in matrix. The rare calcite crystal formation comes from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee. It is an example of the world's finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). Size: 4" high x 5" wide x 3. 25" deep