L240 Retail Decorated China selenite decorated with

Decorated China selenite decorated with baroque pearl

Each mineral highlights the different colors and textures of the Italian fragment

Calcite is the most abundant carbonate on Earth and commonly forms in caves

18th century Italian candlestick (Lucca) with a sea fan and gold leaf shells

4" wide x 4" deep x 15" high

L240 Retail Decorated China selenite decorated with18th century Italian station of the cross 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. 25" high x 5. 5" wide x 1. 5" deep