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An unusual pair of orange calcite spheres,
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An unusual pair of orange calcite spheres,
Mexico, each -- 20.3cm. (8in.) dia., 12.4kg., with display cushions (2)
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Lot Essay
Calcite comprises about 4 by weight of the Earth's crust. It is amazingly diverse and varied, these spheres being unusual examples of an intense colour, reminiscent of frozen orange juice.
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