{"product_id":"calcite-derbyshire-united-kingdom","title":"Dogtooth Calcite Cluster - Derbyshire, England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking calcite specimen dominated by well-formed dogtooth (scalenohedral) crystals developed on the surface of a tall massive habit calcite matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dogtooth crystals display reddish-orange terminations, likely due to iron-bearing inclusions such as hematite or iron sulphides incorporated during growth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supporting matrix consists of white to pale cream massive calcite, partly terminated in areas, forming a substantial base to the crystal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen was found in Derbyshire, England, a county rich in minerals and mining history. It represents a two-stage growth history, with earlier formation of massive calcite followed by later development of scalenohedral crystal growth on the exposed surface. \u003cbr\u003ePerfect for cabinet display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEx old mineral collection based out of Lancashire, North West England.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calcite crystal cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calcite (CaCO₃)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormation\u003c\/b\u003e: Dogtooth (scalenohedral) on massive calcite matrix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLustre\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous to dull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White\/cream matrix with translucent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereddish-orange crystal terminations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80 mm (L) × 74 mm (W) × 53 mm (D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Derbyshire, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural, excellent condition overall with only minimal areas of natural erosion\/excavation damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80mm L x 74mm W x 53mm D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Derbyshire, England \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56740419600770,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/FFBCD569-86EB-44DB-AE4A-F5F6E300A9AB.jpg?v=1782898912","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/calcite-derbyshire-united-kingdom","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}