Calcite    Level 3,981, New Fold, Empire State Mine, Balmat, St. Lawrence County, New York.  Collected 2022.  This year marks the finest mineral discovery from this historic mine.  An approximately 6 foot long pocket of glassy calcite crystals produced specimens of lustrous, often transparent calcites that ranged in color from water clear to purple in color.  Only a handful of specimens of this quality are known from this mine and the finest from this new discovery will certainly rank among the best calcites from anywhere in the world.  These specimens share characteristics more common to fine quartz specimens than calcites.  Mixed surface textures exhibiting etching, stepped growth, surface healing, and amazingly smooth areas are seen in contrasting, attractive combinations.  
This example is a Rossie habit twin measuring 5.9 x 5.1 x 4 cm.  It is a pleasing light pink color, transparent with moderate internal veils and cleavage planes, and shows the twin habit on its upper surface with an exposed flange.  It has an attractive mix of textured, stepped growth, and smooth surfaces, all of the highest luster.  There is basal and backside contact as cleavage planes.  All other sides are completely crystalized and aesthetic.  One corner has a very tiny, tough to see cleave, but overall it is in excellent condition for this find.  $2,000