L233 google chalcedony rosettes

chalcedony rosettes

The hand-carved and gilded vases originally came from a church in Italy

Specimens of golden barite from South Dakota are much sought after by collectors and are represented in most major museums as well as many private collections

but here is an original

L233 google chalcedony rosettes18th century Italian station of the cross on calcite crystals in matrix with a natural forming baroque pearl. 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: 5. 5" high x 3. 5" wide x 2" deep