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Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen

$2,568.38
£1,875
€2,199.72
CA$3,518.17
A$3,923.16
CHF 2,046.94
MX$48,138.63
NOK 26,054.25
SEK 24,685.83
DKK 16,417.36
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About the Item

An outstanding large British natural dogtooth calcite specimen from Cheddar Gorge, Somerset UK. This native British specimen is a rare find. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular dogtooth scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – and has a light coloured, almost translucent quality. It is an impressive mineral specimen with a width of almost 40 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Prehistoric
  • Condition:
    There are a few loose areas around the perimeter. This is a naturally made, prehistoric specimen formed by nature over millions of years. As such, formations, variations and markings are natural and are to be celebrated as features of each specimen.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 334221stDibs: LU2096336176822

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