Calcite- Pugh Quarry, Wood County, Ohio, USA

Calcite
Locality: Pugh Quarry, Wood County, Ohio, USA
Dimensions: 7 x 5.5 x 5.2 cm
Ex Ray Berry Collection (1928-2017)

A superbly translucent cluster of golden calcite crystals displaying a rich honey-amber coloration throughout. The specimen is dominated by a stout, sharply terminated scalenohedron, creating a balanced and highly aesthetic composition. When illuminated, the crystals exhibit an intense internal glow, revealing delicate growth structures, wispy veils, and scattered inclusions suspended within the crystal. Softly frosted crystal faces contrast beautifully with the vibrant transparency, a combination characteristic of the finest golden calcites from Pugh Quarry. 

Ex. Ray Berry Collection. Ray Berry was a respected Colorado mineral collector and mining claim owner whose passion for minerals spanned more than 40 years. He owned and operated several mining claims during his collecting career and was an active member of the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, where he served as both Show Committee Chairman and President. Ray was also a dedicated member of Friends of Mineralogy. His collection reflects a lifetime devoted to mineral collecting, mining, and the advancement of the hobby. Ray passed away in 2017.