This side-polished calcite tower combines a tall mineral form with a smooth polished section along one side. The contrast between the shaped tower and the natural character of calcite gives the piece a clear presence as a display specimen.
Calcite is a widely occurring mineral found in many different forms. A polished section makes it easier to appreciate the material’s internal appearance, while the tower shape provides a straightforward way to stand the specimen on display.
A mineral specimen with contrasting surfaces
Place the tower on a shelf, desk or mineral display alongside geodes, crystals and other geological pieces. It also works as an object for close observation, inviting a closer look at the difference between a polished surface and the less worked areas of a natural specimen.
As with other mineral pieces, the exact appearance will vary according to the individual specimen. Its character comes from the material itself and from the way the piece has been shaped and polished.
- Calcite tower
- Side-polished finish
- Approximate size: 9–11cm
- Suitable for mineral display and collecting
