Calcite

These honey/cognac colored satiny crystals with unique and distinctive morphology came out in the early 1990s when a pocket was found in this limestone quarry. Later finds in 2000 and then 2007 produced a range of different colors and habits. All of these were very rapidly absorbed into the market and are seldom seen today. This specimen  is golden-orange with quasi parallel growth and a bristlecone topping. Excellent condition.

Locality: Dalen-Kjorjoldt Mine, Brevik, Persgrunn, Norway

Composition: calcium carbonate