{"product_id":"calcite-with-marcasite-buick-amax-mine-bixby-missouri-usa","title":"Calcite with Marcasite - Buick (Amax) Mine, Bixby, Missouri, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn impressive \u003cstrong\u003ecalcite with marcasite\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen from the \u003cstrong\u003eBuick (Amax) Mine near Bixby, Iron County, Missouri, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. Collected in the 1960s, this specimen comes from the Steve Potvin collection and is accompanied by an older Crystal Brothers label identifying the Amax Mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen features a prominent, elongated \u003cstrong\u003ehoney-yellow calcite crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e rising dramatically from a broad, densely crystallized matrix. The calcite displays translucent golden coloration, a vitreous luster and an unusual tapered form that creates a striking focal point. The surrounding matrix is covered with numerous small, reflective \u003cstrong\u003edolomite\u003c\/strong\u003e crystals and some metallic crusts of \u003cstrong\u003emarcasite\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is a minor nick on the top of the main crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen has a particularly appealing architectural composition, with the upright calcite standing above an expansive, sparkling base. Its distinctive crystal form, strong visual contrast and documented 1960s collection history make it an attractive example of classic Missouri mineralization and a compelling addition to a cabinet collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcite, Marcasite, Dolomite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buick (Amax) Mine, Bixby, Iron County, Missouri, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcite – Trigonal; Marcasite – Orthorhombic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbonate; Sulfide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex Steve Potvin Collection; collected in the 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 × 8.5 × 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53432923455770,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/calcite-marcasite-buick-amax-mine-missouri_01.jpg?v=1794447946","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/calcite-with-marcasite-buick-amax-mine-bixby-missouri-usa","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}