Calcite after Ikaite
specimen number:
4571115
location:
Olenitsa River, White Sea Coast, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
description:
An excellent large example of this classic Russian pseudomorph, these once spiky crystals of ikaite now replaced by opaque white calcite. This is complete all around with no points of attachment and in super condition.
Size: 7.5 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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