Dogtooth Calcite, Fluorite - Pakistan

$250.00 USD
SKU: MSW1403
Weight and Dimensions

8 oz, 3.75" x 3" x 2.75"

Shipping and Delivery

$8.50 Shipping
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2-3 Business Days

Honey-colored dogtooth calcite crystals sit atop a fluorite matrix. Phosphorescent and brightly fluorescent all three wavelengths. A beautiful addition to any collection.

"Dogtooth Calcite" is a unique type of crystal and the name refers to the shape of the calcite crystals - a scalenohedral shape which resembles dogs’ teeth. Dogtooth calcite often occurs in caves or environments where the crystals can grow in an open space, such as geodes.

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