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Comstock Lode Calcite & Quartz Crystal Cluster – Virginia City Nevada – 4 oz
$84.95
Natural Comstock Lode Calcite & Quartz Crystal Cluster
Virginia City Mining District • Storey County, Nevada
A bright 4 oz collector specimen from Nevada’s historic Comstock Lode District, featuring a dense field of milky to translucent crystals over contrasting natural matrix. Several larger points rise above the smaller crystal bed, giving the piece a layered, sculptural profile and strong display appeal.
The crystal habit appears most consistent with calcite associated with quartz, a documented assemblage from the Comstock hydrothermal system. The Comstock mineralizing system formed during Middle Miocene hydrothermal activity, making a broad 10–15 million year age range appropriate for retail presentation.
Weight: 4 oz
Likely Minerals: Calcite with Quartz
Locality: Virginia City / Comstock Lode District, Storey County, Nevada, USA
Approximate Geological Age: 10–15 million years
Formation: Hydrothermal vein mineralization
Color: Milky white to translucent
Luster: Vitreous to pearly
Condition: Natural, unpolished collector specimen
Collector Appeal: Dense crystal coverage, multiple distinct terminations, layered growth over matrix, and classic Comstock provenance from one of the most famous historic mining districts in the American West.
Hidden Bazaar Collector Rarity Index™: 5/10 – Scarce
Strong crystal density, attractive terminations, compact display form, and historic locality provenance.
This index reflects the collectibility of the individual specimen based on locality, crystal form, condition, visual character, mineral association, and market availability. It is not a scientific mineral-abundance scale.
Important: Although the Comstock district is historically famous for silver and gold mineralization, no precious-metal content is claimed for this individual specimen without analytical testing.
Metaphysical Tradition: Calcite is traditionally associated with cleansing, renewal, and energetic movement. Quartz is traditionally associated with clarity, focus, and amplification. These are spiritual or cultural beliefs and are not scientifically established properties.
Curated by The Hidden Bazaar.
Agent has 20+ years of geologist experience.
You will receive the exact 4 oz specimen shown in the photographs.
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