L240 Retail 18th century Italian mecca candlestick

18th century Italian mecca candlestick with a red phantom crystal quartz point encased in Italian antique metal petal drip pan tray

Each mineral highlights the different colors and textures of the Italian fragment

A natural forming pearl has been included

Calcite is the most abundant carbonate on Earth and commonly forms in caves

L240 Retail 18th century Italian mecca candlestick18th century Italian station of the cross on calcite crystals in matrix. The rare calcite crystal formation comes from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee. It is an example of the world's finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). Size: 4. 25" high x 5. 5" wide x 1. 5" deep